This position is perfect for an individual who loves technology, solving complex challenges, wants to develop software for multiple projects, and write code with a motivated, diverse team. Shield AI is pushing the envelope by applying advanced AI solutions to real hardware systems. An ideal candidate should aspire to be a part of this industry-changing team developing and deploying advanced technology that can truly make an impact.
As a member of the Flight Systems team, you will conduct software development at the intersection of classical state estimation techniques, sensor fusion, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and machine perception. You will develop cutting-edge technology that integrates Shield AI products with various perception systems.
This position is perfect for an individual who loves technology, solving complex challenges, wants to develop software for multiple projects, and write code with a motivated, diverse team. Shield AI is pushing the envelope by applying advanced AI solutions to real hardware systems. An ideal candidate should aspire to be a part of this industry-changing team developing and deploying advanced technology that can truly make an impact.
As a member of the Flight Systems team, you will conduct software development at the intersection of classical state estimation techniques, sensor fusion, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and machine perception. You will develop cutting-edge technology that integrates Shield AI products with various perception systems.
What You'll Do:
Integrate Shield AI software with mission systems providing perception and state estimation outputsWrite production quality software in C++Write test code to validate your softwareCollaborate with hardware and test teams to validate your algorithms/code on aerial platformsWrite analyzers to ingest data and produce statistics to validate code qualityEnhance sensor models within a state-of-the-art simulation environmentWork in a fast-paced, collaborative, continuous development environment, enhancing analysis and benchmarking capabilitiesRequired Qualifications:
BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and/or similar degree, or equivalent practical experience Ability to develop, benchmark, debug, and deploy software-based algorithms Demonstrated problem solving skills by applying a scientific approach Typically requires a minimum of 7 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or 4 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experienceDemonstrated experience integrating and working with sensor payloads in the DoD spaceExperience with sensor fusion for noisy high-bandwidth exteroceptive sensors on compute-constrained systemsA solid foundation in theory related to controls, state estimation, probabilistic robotics, computer vision, and signal processingExperience working projects with 10+ contributors Offers Fast, efficient, effective problem solving approaches Exceptional collaborator and communicator Comfortability within Unix environments Hard-working, trustworthy teammate Exhibits holding themselves and others to high standards Being kind to others Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance Preferred Qualifications:
MS or greater in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and/or similar degree, or equivalent practical experience Understanding of robotics technologies related to autonomous behavior development e.g. task allocation or planning. Understanding/Experience with unmanned system technologies and accompanying algorithms (specifically air domain) Familiarity with high-fidelity simulation and sensor modeling