Staff Engineer, Embedded Firmware (R5637)

shieldai· V-BAT Engineering - Software
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📍 Dallas, TexasFull Time Employee💰 USD 160K–250K

About this role

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.  Job Description: The VBAT Software team is a motivated group of engineers focused on developing complex avionics software that merges hardware, operating systems and applications for cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV). Embedded Software engineers work with customer programs, electrical engineers, Guidance, Navigation and Controls (GNC) engineers, systems engineers, test engineers and the autonomy team to design and develop software systems which utilize modern aerospace sensors, state-of-the-art UAV avionics, and groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence applications.   As a member of the VBAT Software team, you will develop and maintain software architectures, generate and maintain all levels of software requirements, document and present software designs, coordinate software development, and marshal the entire suite of VBAT software through test and verification, release, and deployment to production and customers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Staff Engineer, Embedded Firmware (R5637) role at shieldai?
The listed salary for this Staff Engineer, Embedded Firmware (R5637) position at shieldai is USD 160K–250K. This is an Full Time Employee role.
Where is the Staff Engineer, Embedded Firmware (R5637) position at shieldai located?
This Staff Engineer, Embedded Firmware (R5637) role at shieldai is based in Dallas, Texas. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Staff Engineer, Embedded Firmware (R5637) role at shieldai full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time Employee position. It is posted as a Staff Engineer, Embedded Firmware (R5637) role in the V-BAT Engineering - Software department at shieldai.
Which team or department does the Staff Engineer, Embedded Firmware (R5637) at shieldai belong to?
This Staff Engineer, Embedded Firmware (R5637) position is part of the V-BAT Engineering - Software department at shieldai. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Staff Engineer, Embedded Firmware (R5637) position at shieldai?
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When was the Staff Engineer, Embedded Firmware (R5637) job at shieldai posted?
This Staff Engineer, Embedded Firmware (R5637) position at shieldai was posted on Sep 4, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Staff Engineer, Embedded Firmware (R5637)
shieldai · 💰 USD 160K–250K
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