Senior Staff Autonomy Engineer, Planning (R2879)

Shield AI, founded in 2015, is at the forefront of defense technology, dedicated to protecting service members and civilians through intelligent systems. The company has achieved remarkable success with their AI pilot, Hivemind, which has demonstrated versatility across multiple platforms including F-16 fighter jets, V-BAT drones, and Nova quadcopters.

As a Senior Staff Autonomy Engineer in the Task Planning team, you'll be working within the Pilot/Autonomy division for Hivemind Enterprise. This role presents a unique opportunity to work at the cutting edge of artificial intelligence and autonomous systems, specifically focusing on task and motion planning for military applications.

Your work will directly impact the development of multi-agent systems, including innovative projects like the Multi Agent Executive Manager for heterogeneous teams and state-of-the-art assignment planning algorithms. You'll be instrumental in developing NATO system interoperability and creating robust testing frameworks for autonomous vehicles.

The position offers competitive compensation ($220,000 - $330,000) and the flexibility of remote work. You'll be joining a company with offices in San Diego, Dallas, and Washington DC, actively supporting operations with the U.S. Department of Defense and allies. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to make a significant impact in autonomous systems and defense technology.