Autonomy Engineer, Behavior and Motion Planning

Job overview

The Autonomy Engineer, Behavior and Motion Planning role is onsite in San Diego, CA, with annual pay ranging from $135,000 to $300,000 depending on level. The role supports Shield AI’s Pilot team, which develops algorithms and software for intelligent systems operating in uncertain environments. Shield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.

What you'll do

• Research, design, and implement autonomous trajectory-planning and control algorithms
• build and maintain software primarily in modern C++, using Python for prototyping, analysis, automation, and testing
• develop tests and evaluate performance in simulation and, where applicable, on hardware
• diagnose algorithmic and software failures
• refine requirements with cross-functional teams
• contribute to architecture
• and take features through verification and flight testing. Senior-level scope may include mentoring engineers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

autonomy engineer

behavior planning

motion planning

robotics

autonomous systems

c++

python

hivemind sdk

san diego ca

shield ai

$135k–$300k per year

simulation

flight testing

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full-time regular employee packages include pay within the listed range, bonus, benefits, and equity.
• Specific benefit details are not provided.

Why this role

Work may span single- and multi-agent planning, simulation, real hardware, and autonomous aircraft systems.

About the employer

Shield AI is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.