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About the Role

Shield AI is seeking an Autonomy Software Integration & Test Engineer to support the development, integration, testing, and deployment of autonomous systems in Ukraine. This role is for a hands-on engineer who enjoys working across software, hardware, aircraft systems, and flight operations in fast-paced field environments, combining autonomy software development, system integration, and real-world flight testing.

Responsibilities

Develop and contribute production-quality software features and capabilities for autonomous systems
Design, implement, debug, and maintain software components supporting autonomy, mission execution, system integration, and flight operations
Integrate autonomy software onto fixed-wing, multirotor, and other unmanned or autonomous systems
Develop internal tools, automation, telemetry analysis pipelines, and test infrastructure in C++ and Python
Support software bring-up, system configuration, and mission readiness for flight operations
Debug and troubleshoot issues across autonomy software, onboard compute, radios, networking, sensors, flight controllers, and mission systems
Support simulation, SIL, HIL, VIL, ground testing, and live flight test activities
Support field demonstrations and operational test events, including pre-flight setup, system validation, troubleshooting, and post-flight analysis
Operate and troubleshoot Ground Control Stations (GCS) and mission support systems
Capture, analyze, and review flight and system data to support root cause analysis and system improvements
Work closely with autonomy, systems, hardware, and flight test teams to rapidly integrate and validate new capabilities
Support rapid software iteration and operational testing in dynamic startup and field environments
Contribute to operational documentation, test procedures, integration workflows, and deployment readiness activities
Travel to test sites and support field operations as required

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
3+ years of experience developing and integrating software for robotics, autonomy, aerospace, embedded systems, or related technical fields
Strong software engineering experience in C++ and Python, including development, debugging, and system integration
Experience contributing to complex software systems in robotics, autonomy, aerospace, embedded systems, or related domains
Experience working with Linux-based systems and development environments
Hands-on experience integrating and troubleshooting hardware and software systems
Experience supporting field testing, flight testing, demonstrations, or operational exercises
Familiarity with MAVLink, PX4, ArduPilot, QGroundControl, or related unmanned systems technologies
Experience debugging distributed or cross-disciplinary systems involving software, networking, sensors, radios, onboard compute, and mission systems
Strong sense of ownership and ability to operate independently in fast-paced environments
Strong problem-solving mindset and willingness to work across disciplines
Ability to travel within Ukraine as required

Skills

C++
Python
Linux
MAVLink
PX4
ArduPilot
QGroundControl
ROS
DDS
RF communications
Datalinks
Networking systems

Location

Lviv region, Ukraine

Work Type

Full-time
Field operations

Experience Level

3+ years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience

Benefits

Comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location

About the Company

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.