Autonomy & Perception Integration Engineer - Flight Test (R5441)
shieldai· Pilot
About this role
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 www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Job Description:
This role is the team's primary interface between perception software and the flight test enterprise. You will work alongside autonomy/perception software developers, flight test engineers, and platform integration teams to mature our capabilities from algorithm to flight-verified system. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience deploying and testing autonomy or perception software on edge hardware, a strong foundation in one or more core perception disciplines (detection, tracking, SLAM, or navigation), and a bias toward field execution over theoretical analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Autonomy & Perception Integration Engineer - Flight Test (R5441) role at shieldai?
The listed salary for this Autonomy & Perception Integration Engineer - Flight Test (R5441) position at shieldai is USD 195K–350K. This is an Full Time Employee role.
Where is the Autonomy & Perception Integration Engineer - Flight Test (R5441) position at shieldai located?
This Autonomy & Perception Integration Engineer - Flight Test (R5441) role at shieldai is based in San Diego, California. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Autonomy & Perception Integration Engineer - Flight Test (R5441) role at shieldai full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time Employee position. It is posted as a Autonomy & Perception Integration Engineer - Flight Test (R5441) role in the Pilot department at shieldai.
Which team or department does the Autonomy & Perception Integration Engineer - Flight Test (R5441) at shieldai belong to?
This Autonomy & Perception Integration Engineer - Flight Test (R5441) position is part of the Pilot department at shieldai. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Autonomy & Perception Integration Engineer - Flight Test (R5441) position at shieldai?
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When was the Autonomy & Perception Integration Engineer - Flight Test (R5441) job at shieldai posted?
This Autonomy & Perception Integration Engineer - Flight Test (R5441) position at shieldai was posted on Jul 24, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Autonomy & Perception Integration Engineer - Flight Test (R5441)
shieldai · 💰 USD 195K–350K
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