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Engineer I, Software - Perception - New Grad - 6135

Shield AIWashington, D.C., USA
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Role description

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 .

The HMS Perception team builds software that helps autonomous systems understand the world using sensor data, computer vision, tracking, sensor fusion, and AI/ML. Our work moves from data and algorithms through simulation, lab testing, and fielded systems.

As an entry-level engineer, you will develop and validate well-defined perception features, tools, or tests alongside experienced engineers. This full-time role builds on coursework or internship experience; you will complete assigned changes and document results with regular guidance rather than own a perception subsystem end to end.

What you'll do

  • Implement small, well-defined C++ changes to perception software, data processing, evaluation tools, or tests.
  • Help analyze camera, EO/IR, radar, IMU, GPS, or simulated sensor data using established workflows.
  • Run tests and repeatable experiments; investigate data-quality and software failures with guidance.
  • Support object detection, tracking, sensor fusion, localization, or multimodal AI/ML evaluation as assigned.
  • Document assumptions, metrics, results, and reproducible setup steps; participate in code and design reviews.
  • Collaborate with perception, autonomy, platform, simulation, and test engineers.

We are seeking Autonomous Software Engineers for full-time roles starting in 2027! This is a paid, in-person, full-time position for students graduating during the 2026-2027 academic year. We are now reviewing applications for positions starting after graduation in 2027.

Required Qualifications

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Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, graduating between December 2026 and August 2027.

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Foundational C++ or Python programming demonstrated through coursework, projects, research, internships, or work experience.

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Coursework or project exposure to computer vision, machine learning, robotics, estimation, sensor fusion, or related work.

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Familiarity with Linux, Git, debugging, and basic software-development or data-analysis workflows.

  • Ability to communicate findings, ask questions, and improve work through feedback.

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Must be able to work in-person full-time.

  • Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

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Experience with OpenCV, PyTorch, ROS, or similar perception or robotics tools.

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Projects involving image/video processing, tracking, multimodal data, coordinate transformations, or sensor calibration.

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Experience with automated tests, simulation, visualization, or evaluation workflows.