Senior Autonomy & Controls Engineer (Equity)

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investedinthemissionDallas (TX)

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Shield AI is seeking an experienced Software Autonomy engineer to own control and autonomy algorithms within the VBAT code base. This full lifecycle role covers algorithm design, software development, unit and integration tests, and flight software qualification and flight test support. You will also help update and validate simulation models and collaborate across teams to ensure high-quality software for unmanned aerial systems in a fast-paced environment.

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