Staff Software Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities - Space
Shield AIAutonomous Systems company
Boston, United StatesLead
Andreessen Horowitz
L3Harris
Hanwha Asset Management
U.S. Innovative Technology Fund
Washington Harbour Partners
Riot Ventures
Software Engineering
About the role
TL;DR
Develop autonomy capabilities for satellites and missile defense applications.
- •Shield AI is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to develop autonomy capabilities for satellites and missile defense applications.
- •This role focuses on cutting-edge R&D and integration onto new platforms.
- •Key Responsibilities Develop large-scale distributed optimization for multi-satellite missions.
- •Implement weapons target assignment and motion planning for space vehicles.
- •Pioneer advanced topics in optimal control and tactical behavior management.
- •Develop high-performance, well-tested software modules for TRL insertions.
- •Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless integration.
- •Requirements Typically requires a minimum of 7 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree.
- •Proficiency in C++ and Python, and familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
- •Significant background in control systems, motion planning, optimization, or distributed decision-making.
- •Experience with unmanned system technologies and accompanying algorithms, ideally in the space domain.
- •Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance or higher.
Required skills
C++PythonGitLinux
Nice-to-have skills
REST APIgRPC
Domain expertise
aerospacedefensegovernment
Tech stack
C++PythonGitLinuxREST APIgRPC