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. Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide. A successful candidate will be skilled in developing real-time object detection, sensor fusion, and state estimation algorithms using data from diverse mission sensors such as EO/IR cameras, radars, and IMUs. The role requires strong algorithmic thinking, deep familiarity with airborne sensing systems, and the ability to deliver performant software in simulation and real-world conditions. We are seeking a skilled and motivated manager to lead technical teams and support direct projects integrating perception solutions for defense platforms. Multidisciplinary Team Leadership– Lead teams across autonomy, integration, and testing by aligning technical efforts, resolving cross-functional challenges, and driving mission-focused execution. Balance hands-on technical oversight with performance optimization, innovation, and clear stakeholder communication. Implement sensor fusion frameworks— Integrate data from vision systems, radars, and other mission sensors using probabilistic and deterministic fusion techniques to generate accurate situational awareness. Analyze and utilize sensor ICDs— Interpret interface control documents (ICDs) and technical specifications for aircraft-mounted sensors to ensure correct data handling, interpretation, and synchronization. Optimize perception performance— Tune and evaluate perception pipelines for performance, robustness, and real-time efficiency in both simulation and real-world environments.



Support autonomy integration— Work closely with autonomy, systems, and integration teams to interface perception outputs with planning, behaviors, and decision-making modules. Validate in simulated and operational settings— Leverage synthetic data, simulation environments, and field testing to validate algorithm accuracy and mission readiness. Travel Requirement– Members of this team typically travel around *% of the year (to different office locations, customer sites, and flight integration events). BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and/or similar degree, or equivalent practical experience Typically requires a minimum of 7 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 5 years and a Master's degree; or 4 years with a PhD; Familiarity with fusing data from radar, EO/IR cameras, or other sensors using probabilistic or rule-based approaches. Ability to interpret and work with Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and hardware integration specs. Proficiency with version control, debugging, and test-driven development in cross-functional teams. Experience with ML frameworks such as PyTorch or Tensorflow, particularly for vision-based object detection or classification tasks. Experience deploying perception software on SWaP-constrained platforms. Familiarity with validating perception systems during flight test events or operational environments. Full-time regular employee offer package: Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

📌 Manager, Software (España)
🏢 shieldai
📍 España