Ground System Full Stack Software Engineer — X-BAT

Job overview

The Ground System Full Stack Software Engineer role is listed in Seattle, WA; the posting does not specify a work arrangement. The annual salary range is $150,000–$250,000, with bonus, benefits, and equity noted for regular full-time employees. Shield AI develops intelligent systems intended to protect service members and civilians, and this role supports the X-BAT platform. The engineer designs, develops, and maintains ground software that enables X-BAT operations. The work spans ground control stations, mission planning, communications, telemetry, and operator interfaces, in collaboration with aircraft software, autonomy, and flight-test teams to deliver integrated, field-ready systems.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, and optimize ground control software for low-latency communication with UAVs and autonomous platforms
• build full-stack applications for telemetry, mission planning, and situational awareness
• implement React and TypeScript interfaces
• collaborate across autonomy, embedded systems, human factors, UX, aircraft software, Hivemind, and flight-test teams
• contribute to architecture and system design
• develop features from design through deployment
• write tested code and participate in reviews.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

ground system full stack software engineer

x-bat

seattle wa listing

full-time

$150,000–$250,000 per year

ground control software

mission planning

telemetry

react

typescript

node.js

uav systems

security clearance eligibility

bonus

equity

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Regular full-time offer package includes bonus, benefits, and equity
• the posting also describes a temporary benefits package applicable after 60 days for temporary employees.

Why this role

The posting prohibits use of generative AI tools for this work and requires the ability to obtain a security clearance. Senior, Staff, and Senior Staff experience and degree pathways are listed.

About the employer

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