Engineer II, Software Embedded Applications (R5069)

Shield AIBoston, MA
$100,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company founded in 2015 with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. We are seeking talented embedded software engineers with good skills in C++ in embedded systems to join our X-BAT Embedded Software Team focused on developing complex avionics software that merges hardware and embedded applications for cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV). The Embedded Software Engineer II works in a high-pace environment with a cross-functional team, working closely with experienced engineers, to design and develop software systems which utilize modern aerospace sensors, state-of-the-art UAV avionics.

Requirements

  • Evidence of professional embedded software development in C/C++.
  • Good understand of Oriented Object Programming and modern C++ features.
  • Good knowledge of embedded software, BSPs or other systems software components.
  • Good understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, and network protocols fundamentals.
  • Demonstrated leadership and ownership skills.
  • Evidence of producing high-quality technical documentation, detailed designs, and test plans.
  • B.S., M.S, PhD degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline, such as Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.

Nice To Haves

  • Comfortable with fast-paced environments, within startup or R&D settings.
  • Demonstrated adaptability, agility, and the ability to innovate under pressure to meet dynamic project demands and drive successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Develop high-quality C/C++ code tailored specifically for X-Bat aircraft, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and safety.
  • Participate in design, code reviews and test.
  • Integrate software from multiple departments to include firmware, software test and verification, Autonomy AI, and Ground Control Stations (GCS).
  • Develop software systems to implement and integrate interfaces to modern avionics sensors, sub-systems, and payloads.
  • Use modern software development tools and processes to capture our existing architecture and design future architectures.
  • Report status, risks, accomplishments, expectations to senior leadership.
  • Design and implement systems capable of conducting tests across various environments, including virtualized hardware and hardware-in-the-loop simulations, to facilitate thorough evaluation of software functionality and performance.
  • Develop innovative tools to enhance the frequency and reliability of software deployment, test execution, and data analysis within a continuous integration and release system, fostering improved efficiency and productivity in software development workflows.
  • Create prototypes to validate critical design concepts and assess technical limitations, providing tangible evidence of feasibility and informing decision-making processes.

Benefits

  • Bonus
  • Benefits
  • Equity
  • Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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