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Staff Embedded Firmware Engineer (R5637)

Shield AI · Dallas, Texas

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$160,000 – $250,000
Equity
Listed in full-time package; no terms stated
Remote
On-site
Stack
C++, C, Linux

Staff embedded firmware engineer on the VBAT Software team, developing avionics firmware for V-BAT UAVs. Work includes converting bare-metal code to an RTOS on a custom SOM, building CI/CD pipelines with automated testing, and integrating with GCS, autonomy, and test teams. Stack is C/C++, RTOS, Linux kernel and device trees, and HIL simulation.

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 VBAT Software team is a motivated group of engineers focused on developing complex avionics software that merges hardware, operating systems and applications for cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV). Embedded Software engineers work with customer programs, electrical engineers, Guidance, Navigation and Controls (GNC) engineers, systems engineers, test engineers and the autonomy team to design and develop software systems which utilize modern aerospace sensors, state-of-the-art UAV avionics, and groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence applications.  

As a member of the VBAT Software team, you will develop and maintain software architectures, generate and maintain all levels of software requirements, document and present software designs, coordinate software development, and marshal the entire suite of VBAT software through test and verification, release, and deployment to production and customers. 

What you'll do:

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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 160,000 – 250,000 per year salary

        Technologies

        C++CLinux
        Shield AI
        Shield AI

        Job details

        TypeFull-time
        Work ModeOn-site
        LevelSenior
        Location🇺🇸Dallas, TX
        Salary$160,000 - $250,000
        PostedNov 06, 2026
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