Engineer 1 New Grad - Software - Autonomous Pilot Integration

Washington, DCfull timeOn Site

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$77k–$211k

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Shield AI Engineer 1 New Grad at Shield AI on the Autonomous Pilot Integration team contributes to reusable pilot software and program-specific autonomy applications. The role involves implementing C++ changes, running tests, and assisting with validation in lab and simulation environments.

Responsibilities

Implement C++ changes to program-specific mission behavior, autonomy configuration, diagnostics, or an assigned platform-interface component with guidance.
Develop and adapt supported pilot behaviors and reference configurations for defined missions or platforms, contributing reusable improvements to the core pilot with guidance.
Run builds and unit or integration tests; help reproduce issues using simulation, logs, and telemetry.
Assist with validation of command, status, sensor, and mission data flows in lab or SIL/HIL environments.
Document setup steps, interface assumptions, test findings, and reproducible failures for the program team.
Work with the Autonomy Capabilities team on planning and other capability interfaces, and with Integration & Test and platform teams on platform interfaces, compute, and test environments.
We are seeking Autonomous Software Engineers for full-time roles starting in 2027! This is a paid, in-person, full-time position for students graduating during the 2026-2027 academic year. We are now reviewing applications for positions starting after graduation in 2027.

Company

Shield AI

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