Senior Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Weapons (R5398) is open at Shield AI in Arlington, VA, US. The posting gives no salary; similar roles in the United States advertise a median of $235K. Posted on Sep 17, 2026, and still on Shield AI’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
, you'll define the technical direction for the Launched Effects portfolio, driving the evolution of autonomy architecture across multiple programs while ensuring scalable, mission-ready solutions for fleet-scale operations. You'll solve the organization's most complex integration challenges, influence long-term technical strategy, and partner with engineering leadership, the Autonomy Capabilities and Perception…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on Shield AI’s careers page.
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