Applications Engineer, Autonomy (open level)

About the role

This position involves hands-on deployment of advanced autonomy software directly with clients globally. You will act as a key technical liaison, ensuring successful integration and operation of our systems in diverse, real-world scenarios. This role is ideal for an adaptable engineer who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys direct customer engagement.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Travel approximately 50% of the time to customer sites worldwide to assist with software integration and development.
• Master the Hivemind software suite and its various autonomy components.
• Offer technical guidance and training to clients.
• Create AI and autonomy applications using Shieldai's software development kit.
• Support sales efforts through demonstrations and client interactions.
• Aid in the deployment and integration of Shieldai's enterprise software products.
• Produce and update technical documentation and training resources.
• Help clients resolve software and API integration challenges.
• Work with product engineering to incorporate customer feedback for product enhancements.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Possess at least 5 years of professional experience in the industry.
• Have a minimum of 2 years in an integration or applications engineering capacity.
• Demonstrate at least 2 years of experience working within a startup setting.
• Exhibit a strong foundation in software engineering principles.
• Be highly proficient in modern C++ programming.
• Show intermediate proficiency in Python programming.
• Possess excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Communicate effectively and build strong interpersonal relationships.

Nice to have

• Experience in the defense aviation or robotics sectors.
• Prior experience managing a small enterprise software applications or solutions engineering team.
• Hold an advanced technical degree, particularly in robotics or autonomy.

Skills & tools

• C++
• Python
• Hivemind software stack
• Shieldai enterprise software development kit

Practical notes

• Salary ranges: Senior: $130,000-$195,000; Staff: $160,000-$235,000; Senior Staff: $185,000-$280,000.
• Compensation is determined by factors including skills, experience level, certifications, and work location.
• All offers are contingent upon successful background and reference checks.
• This role requires significant travel, including international trips that may last several weeks.