The posting, in Shield AI's own words
archived Sep 5, 2026Shield 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.
What you'll do:
Develop high-quality C/C++ code tailored specifically for V-Bat aircraft, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and safety. Refine repository of existing firmware to support new hardware, features, and capabilities Integrate real-time operating system onto custom System-On-a-Module (SOM) Develop firmware to control robotic vehicles in flight Convert legacy bare-metal software to a RTOS based system Create new CI/CD pipelines with automated testing for embedded systems Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews Integrate software from multiple departments to include firmware, software test and verification, Autonomy AI, and Ground Control Stations (GCS) Develop software systems to implement and integrate interfaces to modern avionics sensors, sub-systems, and payloads Facilitate the design process for updates to the software system architecture Use modern software development tools and processes to capture our existing architecture and design future architectures Collaborating to define and extend systems engineering processes Report status, risks, accomplishments, expectations to senior leadership Work with the V-Bat production teams to manufacture UAVs in-house. Design and implement systems capable of conducting tests across various environments, including virtualized hardware and hardware-in-the-loop simulations, to facilitate thorough evaluation of software functionality and performance. Develop innovative tools to enhance the frequency and reliability of software deployment, test execution, and data analysis within a continuous integration and release system, fostering improved efficiency and productivity in software development workflows. Create prototypes to validate critical design concepts and assess technical limitations, providing tangible evidence of feasibility and informing decision-making processes.