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  • Shieldai
  • Seattle, WA
  • Full-Time
  • 25 days ago
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Mission Systems Software Engineer (R5888).

Software Engineering & Dev Full-Time

Mission Systems Software Engineer (R5888): our view in 3 lines...

  • The Role:This role is for a software engineer building mission systems for a real-time autonomous aircraft environment in the defense sector.
  • The Person:The person will define and maintain software architecture, integrate mission-system components, and lead verification across HIL and SIL labs, simulations, flight tests, and deployed systems.
  • Requirements:The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a related technical field, 5+ years to 10+ years of professional software-engineering experience, and proficiency in C, C++, Rust, or another strongly typed systems-programming language.

About the role

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. 

Job Description:

The Mission Systems Software Engineer will work on developing solutions of a real time system environment to provide mission computing support at the center of an autonomous aircraft with sensor and weapons. This role will work to establish a software architecture for a real time system that operates in a multi-level environment at real time. The role will require work with hardware, software and systems teams to come to a consensus design. This role will focus on development of new systems and software designs from PDR, CoDR, CDR to lab test, flight test and fielding. 

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Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
 
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
 
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
 
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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. 
Published September 10, 2026
Location Seattle, WA
Job Type Full-Time