Staff Systems Engineer - Autonomy & Software (5652)
Shield AI · London
Posted September 9, 2026
AI Summary
Shield AI is hiring a Staff Systems Engineer for Autonomy & Software in London to lead systems engineering for autonomous defense systems. The role covers translating mission needs into requirements, architectures, interfaces, and verification strategies, while staying hands-on with C++ and Python software and the Hivemind autonomy stack. It suits someone who can operate both at the system level and in deep technical implementation.
Job Description
This role sits at the intersection of systems engineering, software engineering, and autonomy. The Systems Engineer works across multidisciplinary engineering teams to translate mission and customer needs into system requirements, architectures, interfaces, and verification strategies while maintaining a deep technical understanding of the software and autonomy capabilities being delivered.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in software and autonomy, is comfortable developing and debugging software in C++ and Python, and has significant experience applying systems engineering principles within complex defense programs. They should be equally comfortable working at the system level and diving into technical implementation when required.
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