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Mission Systems Software Engineer - BlueSky (R5199)

Shield AI · Los Angeles, California; Dallas, Texas

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$224,000 – $335,000
Remote
On-site
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C++, C, Rust, RTOS

Serves as software mission systems engineer for a safety- and mission-critical real-time mission computer on an autonomous aircraft. Defines the end-to-end architecture, including middleware, RTOS interfaces, data distribution, and CPU/GPU/accelerator allocation. Works from PDR and CDR through lab test, flight test, and fielding. Requires C, C++, or Rust.

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

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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. 

What you'll do:

    Required qualifications:

      Preferred qualifications:

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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.

        Compensation: USD 224,000 – 335,000 per year salary

        Technologies

        C++CRustRTOSA-GRAAMS-GRADO-178CFPGACUDAGPU
        Shield AI
        Shield AI

        Job details

        TypeFull-time
        Work ModeOn-site
        LevelSenior
        Location🇺🇸Los Angeles, CA🇺🇸Dallas, TX
        Salary$224,000 - $335,000
        PostedNov 06, 2026
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