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Shieldai20d ago
USD 110000–200000/yr

Ground System Software Engineer (R4787)

United StatesDallasFull Time Employeelead
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, or a related field with 5+ years of professional software development experience, or Masters with 4+ y

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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company 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. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube

We are seeking a highly motivated Ground System Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain software systems for the XBat Platform. This role focuses on building robust ground control stations, mission planning tools, and communication interfaces that enable the XBat mission, supports operational requirements safe and efficient drone operations.
 
You'll work at the intersection of all major components of the XBat systems, providing user-facing applications to operate XBat and will be collaborating closely with our Aircraft Software, Hivemind, and Flight Test teams to design this state of the art ground system.
  • Senior: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, or a related field with 5+ years of professional software development experience, or Masters with 4+ years, or PhD with 2+ years.
  • Staff: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, or a related field with 7+ years of professional software development experience, or Masters with 6+ years, or PhD with 4+ years.
  • Strong proficiency in one or more languages: C++, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript
  • Experience building distributed systems or networked applications
  • Previous experience designing and developing ground control station (GCS) software for critical mission applications.
  • Experience developing user interfaces (e.g., Qt, React, or similar frameworks)
  • Strong debugging and system integration skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional engineering environment
  • Ability to obtain security clearance
  • Experience with UAS platforms
  • Experience with AI/ML systems
  • Exposure to cybersecurity best practices for embedded or distributed systems
  • Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    Dallas, United States
    On-site at the office
    Who can apply
    Open to applicants worldwide
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    United States

    Listing Details

    Posted
    April 7, 2026
    First seen
    April 7, 2026
    Last seen
    April 27, 2026

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    April 27, 2026

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    Ground System Software Engineer (R4787)USD 110000–200000