Senior Software Engineer — Autonomy Capabilities, Space

Job overview

The Senior Software Engineer — Autonomy Capabilities, Space role is onsite in Dallas, TX. Compensation is $160,000–$240,000 per year. The engineer joins Shield AI’s Autonomy Capabilities Team, which develops autonomy functionality across platforms and mission domains. The engineer builds and integrates software capabilities for satellites and missile-defense applications, from design through deployment. The work supports mission planning, coordination, and reliable operation of autonomy systems on real-world platforms.

What you'll do

• Develop distributed optimization, task allocation, and resource scheduling capabilities
• work on target assignment and motion planning
• develop high-performance, tested software modules
• collaborate with perception, planning, simulation, hardware, and flight-test teams
• deploy capabilities to space vehicles and analyze mission logs
• research and prototype algorithms and contribute to autonomy roadmaps.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior software engineer

autonomy capabilities

space

dallas tx

shield ai

c++

python

rtos

motion planning

distributed optimization

satellite applications

missile defense

$160k–$240k

secret clearance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full-time regular employee offer package includes bonus, benefits, and equity
• the posting also describes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), and other benefits.

Why this role

The team typically travels around 10–15% of the year. The role requires the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance or higher.

About the employer

Shield AI is hiring for this role. Industry: Custom Computer Programming Services. Sector: 54.