Full-Time
Senior Engineering Manager
Autonomy and Path Planning
Posted on 7/29/2024
Shield AI
501-1,000 employees
Develops AI and autonomous systems for defense
Compensation Overview
$195.4k - $293kAnnually
Expert
San Diego, CA, USA
Position requires onsite presence in the San Diego metro area.
- M.S in operations research, electrical engineering, computer science, aerospace or related engineering field
- 9+ years of experience in engineering autonomous systems or equivalent engineering roles
- 3+ years of people leadership experience leading teams of 4+ people
- Proficient in managing software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Track record of shipping commercial products in the robotics/autonomy industry
- Proficient with C++ 11 or newer in a production environment
- Experience in a collaborative development environment, focused on continuous integration/delivery & test-driven development
- Strong knowledge of modern software engineering best practices
- Demonstrated record of working hard, strong communication skills, being a trustworthy teammate, and being kind to others
- Strong organizational skills
- Serve as the Engineering Manager for a team of path planning experts and software engineers (e.g. career & technical mentorship, performance reviews, 1:1’s, etc.)
- Work on systems related to path planning, graph search, operations research and integer optimization
- Architect core systems that must be portable and scalable across different UAS platforms and compute architectures (including soft and hard real-time operating systems)
- Work in collaboration with our DevOps teams to architect and maintain our cloud infrastructure, working with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes; assist with cross-platform builds and test orchestration, working with build tools (e.g. CMake, Bazel, etc.) and compiler tool chains (e.g. gcc, llvm, etc.)
- Lead and mentor the team through technical execution of work, roadmapping, sprint/agile processes, software best practices, experimental analyses, removing blockers, etc.
- Grow the team by identifying skill and capacity shortages, then generating and executing to hiring plans
- Collaborate with our engineers, program, and product managers to define a technical roadmap for future autonomy solutions
Shield AI specializes in creating artificial intelligence and autonomous systems specifically for the defense industry. The company develops AI-powered systems, including autonomous drones, that assist military operations, especially in environments where GPS and communication may not be available. This technology allows for safer and more efficient defense operations. Shield AI differentiates itself from competitors by focusing on advanced AI capabilities and securing significant contracts with government and military clients, such as the multi-billion dollar EWAAC contract. The company's goal is to enhance operational capabilities and safety in defense scenarios, ultimately aiming to protect lives through its innovative solutions.
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$772.8M
Headquarters
San Diego, California
Founded
2015
6 month growth
↑ 2%1 year growth
↑ 0%2 year growth
↑ 2%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Increased demand for autonomous systems in defense boosts Shield AI's market potential.
- Successful multi-aircraft autonomous flight tests showcase advanced AI piloting capabilities.
- Significant investment in robotics indicates a robust market for Shield AI's offerings.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from companies like Waymo could divert investment from Shield AI.
- Geopolitical tensions may challenge the JSW Defence partnership for V-BAT production in India.
- Dependency on Palantir's infrastructure may limit Shield AI's operational flexibility.
What makes Shield AI unique
- Shield AI's Hivemind is the first autonomous AI pilot deployed in combat since 2018.
- Strategic partnerships with Palantir and JSW Defence enhance technological capabilities and market reach.
- Shield AI's V-BAT drone is selected for a $198 million U.S. Coast Guard contract.
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Benefits
Medical Insurance Coverage
Long Term Disability Insurance
Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA
Employee Assistance Program
Subsidized Gym Membership
Pet Insurance
Competitive Compensation
Retirement Services
Life Insurance
Parental Leave
Bereavement Support
Flexible Work Hours
PTO
Paid Holidays
Commuter Benefits
Relaxed Dress Code
Yearly Swag Items
Unlimited Snacks
Bottomless Beverages
Annual Celebrations
Work From Home Benefits
Standing Desks and Widescreen Monitors