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Senior Engineer, Safety-Critical Software (R5788)

Shield AISan Diego, CaliforniaFoundations
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Salary
$160K - $250K USD
Job type
Full Time Employee
Posted
26 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Shield AI is hiring a full-time Senior Engineer for Safety-Critical Software to join the Foundations team in San Diego, California. This role focuses on designing, developing, and integrating real-time safety products for intelligent unmanned aircraft systems.

Role Overview

The Senior Engineer, Safety-Critical Software will join the Hivemind Foundations department to build resilient autonomy and intelligence capabilities. Operating out of San Diego, this full-time position centers on creating run-time assurance products that ensure autonomous aircraft function safely, predictably, and effectively in complex operational environments.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and integrate a safety-critical Run-Time Assurance product.
Build and implement reusable safety capabilities for deployment in production systems.
Define clear interfaces and comprehensive tests for software components.
Transform safety-critical designs into highly reliable software capable of supporting flight operations.
Provide software support for platforms including the X-BAT, which serves as the flagship Group 5 Collaborative Combat Aircraft UAV.

Requirements

Background in C++ software development for complex engineering systems.
Experience in designing and integrating safety-critical or real-time software products.
Ability to create clean interfaces and rigorous testing protocols.
Capacity to collaborate within a specialized foundational engineering group.

Skills and Tools

C++
Run-Time Assurance (RTA) product development
Safety-critical software engineering
Real-time safety capability integration
Unmanned aircraft systems support

Salary and Benefits

Annual Salary: USD 160,000 to 250,000
Employment Type: Full Time Employee

About the Company

Shield AI operates as a venture-backed defense-technology enterprise focused on protecting civilians and service members through intelligent systems. The organization develops advanced offerings such as Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With a global footprint spanning the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region, the company deploys technology that supports operations worldwide.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Shield AI careers page to submit an application for this position.

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Questions candidates ask

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Senior Engineer, Safety-Critical Software (R5788).

Where is the job located?

The role is located in San Diego, California, and is not a remote position.

What is the salary range for this role?

The annual salary ranges from USD 160,000 to 250,000.

What programming language is required?

The position requires C++ software development skills.

Which team does this role belong to?

This role sits within the Hivemind Foundations team.

How do I apply for this position?

You can apply by visiting the official company careers page.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Shield AI careers page.

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