Senior Staff Engineer, Ground System Software (R5199)

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Washington, DCPosted 5 weeks ago

Role Overview

Shield AI is hiring a Senior Staff Engineer, Ground System Software (R5199). This is a full-time role in Washington. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

Founded in 2015, 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 and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. 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

We are seeking an experienced Software Systems Engineer with a strong background in software design and development and a working knowledge of systems engineering processes, methodologies, and tools. This individual will play a key role in defining, developing, integrating, and validating complex software systems while ensuring alignment with system-level requirements, architecture, and program objectives.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical software expertise with an understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements management, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), verification and validation, configuration management, customer communications and cross-functional technical leadership.

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How do I apply for the Senior Staff Engineer, Ground System Software (R5199) position at Shield AI?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Shield AI. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Where is the Senior Staff Engineer, Ground System Software (R5199) position at Shield AI located?

This position is based in Washington. Shield AI has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Senior Staff Engineer, Ground System Software (R5199) at Shield AI earn?

Shield AI has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Senior Staff Engineer, Ground System Software (R5199) role at Shield AI posted?

This role was posted on June 12, 2026 (41 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.