at Shield AI
Location
Dallas, Texas
Compensation
$180k–$280k USD
Type
full time
Posted
1 months ago
Market range · company + function + seniority
p25 · target · p75 · n=72
Posted $280k · above the band
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Job Description:
As a member of the Software Autonomy team, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining all of control and autonomy algorithms within the VBAT code base. This is a full lifecycle development opportunity with algorithm development, software design and coding, unit tests, component tests, flight software qualification and flight test support. You will also be responsible for helping update and validate the simulation models as required.
Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 2 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD.
Proven track record of successfully shipping products, showcasing the ability to navigate through development cycles, overcome obstacles, and deliver high-quality solutions to meet project deadlines and exceed expectations in a fast-paced environment..
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on delivering user-centric software solutions.
Experience working with control systems, specifically unmanned aerial systems and/or robotics to include
Outer loop path planning / trajectory synthesis
Integrating software in a hierarchical environment
Familiarity with continuous integration / delivery and test-driven development
Strong C++ and Python coding experience
Simulation model development, verification and validation
Controls knowledge with experience in
Linear system analysis
Gain/Phase margin analysis
Time response
Filter development and verification / validation
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