Software Engineer II, Autonomy Behaviors (R5202)

About The Team

The Autonomy Capabilities team at Shield AI has assembled a diverse team of experts in software, robotics, control systems, optimization, and data analysis to create software solutions that greatly evolve the capabilities of our customers. The team is responsible for developing autonomous behaviors within Shield AI’s industry-leading mission autonomy software stack and deploying them across a breadth of platforms, including the Anduril Fury, Northrup Grumman Talon, Shield AI V-Bat, and other first and third-party autonomous vehicles. We work in close coordination with specialist teams in software integration, hardware, and test engineering to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers.

BS in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

Experience in production-level C++ software development

2-3 years of experience in one or more of the following: software sub-system scheduling and integration, behavior planning, task and resource allocation, motion planning, optimization, or flight controls

Experience with collaborative software development tools for version control, issue tracking, code reviews, release management

Ability to contribute to the design, development, and integration of complex software systems as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to learn new technologies in a fast-paced environment

Willingness to collaborate closely with teammates and support team objectives

Interest in growing technical skills and, over time, providing guidance to more junior engineers

Desire to work in a highly collaborative, fast paced, and mission-driven environment

Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Exposure to systems operating at different technology readiness levels (TRLs) through academic, research, or internship experience

Experience in the delivery of a military mission system

Familiarity with mission systems integration concepts, testing, or demonstrations

Experience (academic or project-based) in one or more of the following areas:

Motion planning, behavior planning, or multi-agent coordination

Expose to autonomy, control, or decision-making systems

Safety mechanisms such as collision avoidance or constraint enforcement

Familiarity with robotic software tools (e.g., ROS, OMPL, or similar frameworks)

Experience using simulation environments for development or testing

Basic understanding of navigation and/or communications systems

Awareness of the software or systems development lifecycle

Familiarity with systems engineering fundamentals

Exposure to high-assurance or safety-critical software concepts (e.g., DO-178C or similar)