Systems Engineer III Textron IncSystems Engineer IIIHunt Valley, MD$110,500–$167,900 / yearThis interdisciplinary role involves supporting the full life cycle development of our products, including new product development, product upgrades, payload design, integration and test, and fielding solutions for military and commercial customers. Recruiting Company: Textron Systems Primary Location: US-Maryland-Hunt Valley Job Function: Engineering Schedule: Full-time Job Level: Individual Contributor Job Type: Experienced Shift: First Shift Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time Job Posting: 04/21/2026, 8:28:59 AM Job Number: 341319.
Senior Software Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities - Space Shield AI IncSenior Software Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities - SpaceWashington, DC$160,000–$240,000 / yearThis team operates at all levels of the command-and-control hierarchy (from advanced control laws, through motion planning, and up to advanced tactical behaviors and multi-agent coordination) and across a multitude of mission sets, platform types, and operational domains (e.g., air, sea, space). The Autonomy Capabilities Team develops functionality to automate single- and multi-agent teams of platforms in pursuit of mission objectives and acts as a central discipline-aligned focal-point for encouraging consistent usage of technical approaches across business portfolios.
Staff Software Engineer, Autonomy Behaviors Shield AI IncStaff Software Engineer, Autonomy BehaviorsWashington, DC$187,531–$281,297 / yearUtilize your software and systems expertise to architect behaviors as scalable software subsystems, that may interact directly or indirectly with a breadth of system components (e.g., sensor processing, state estimation, peer-to-peer communications, contingency management, actuation, and payload interfacing). The team is responsible for developing autonomous behaviors within Shield AI's industry-leading mission autonomy software stack and deploying them across a breadth of platforms, including the Anduril Fury, Northrup Grumman Talon, Shield AI V-Bat, and other first- and third-party autonomous vehicles.
Embedded Drone Stack - Software Engineer Applied IntuitionEmbedded Drone Stack - Software EngineerArlington, VirginiaCollaborate with autonomy engineers to implement service-oriented-architecture software and inter-process messaging systems for autonomous UASsCollaborate with DoD warfighter domain experts and 3rd party UAS vehicle vendors to develop and integrate autonomy software onto OEM hardware. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions for defense and commercial customers, providing seamless hardware-software integration, troubleshooting, and customer-facing demonstrations.
Senior Software Engineer, Autonomy Behaviors Shield AISenior Software Engineer, Autonomy BehaviorsWashington, DCThe team is responsible for developing autonomous behaviors within Shield AI’s industry-leading mission autonomy software stack and deploying them across a breadth of platforms, including the Anduril Fury, Northrup Grumman Talon, Shield AI V-Bat, and other first and third-party autonomous vehicles. The Autonomy Capabilities team at Shield AI has assembled a diverse team of experts in software, robotics, control systems, optimization, and data analysis to create software solutions that greatly evolve the capabilities of our customers.
Staff Software Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities – Space (R5368) Shield AIStaff Software Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities – Space (R5368)Washington, DCAs a Staff Engineer, you will lead the technical delivery of complex autonomy capabilities and demonstrate the ability to operate in significantly more grey space than more junior engineers, helping customers shape their requirements, define technical approaches for the team, and drive technical execution throughout the development process. #LD #LI-ED1 Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location.
Senior Software Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities – Space (R5338) Shield AISenior Software Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities – Space (R5338)Washington, DCLC #LI-ED1 Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. This team operates at all levels of the command-and-control hierarchy (from advanced control laws, through motion planning, and up to advanced tactical behaviors and multi-agent coordination) and across a multitude of mission sets, platform types, and operational domains (e.g., air, sea, space).
Staff Software Engineer, Autonomy Behaviors (R4588) Shield AIStaff Software Engineer, Autonomy Behaviors (R4588)Washington, DCUtilize your software and systems expertise to architect behaviors as scalable software subsystems, that may interact directly or indirectly with a breadth of system components (e.g., sensor processing, state estimation, peer-to-peer communications, contingency management, actuation, and payload interfacing). #LD #LI-ED1 Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location.
Senior Autonomous Systems Engineer Mitre CorpSenior Autonomous Systems EngineerMcLean, VA$143,600–$179,500 / yearBasic Qualifications: Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in Autonomy and AI with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of autonomy -related education and work experience. Deep experience in one or more robotics-relevant fields such as computer vision, deep learning, machine learning, control theory, human-machine teaming, or multi-robot systems.
Optimization Software Engineer ANDURIL INDUSTRIESOptimization Software EngineerWashington, DC$132,000–$198,000 / yearDemonstrable hands-on experience using GenAI tools (e.g., OpenAI Codex, Claude Code, Gemini Code Assist, GitHub Copilot, Amazon CodeWhisperer, or similar) for software development, code generation, debugging, and algorithmic exploration. You will be designing, implementing, and deploying optimization algorithms and services that integrate seamlessly into larger defense systems, working across various platforms (on-prem, cloud, and hybrid quantum computing environments).
Software Engineer II, Autonomy Behaviors (R5202) Shield AISoftware Engineer II, Autonomy Behaviors (R5202)Washington, DCLB#LI-ED1 Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. The team is responsible for developing autonomous behaviors within Shield AI’s industry-leading mission autonomy software stack and deploying them across a breadth of platforms, including the Anduril Fury, Northrup Grumman Talon, Shield AI V-Bat, and other first and third-party autonomous vehicles.
Senior Controls Engineer Clemco IndustriesSenior Controls EngineerWashingtonPosition Title: Senior Controls Engineer Department: Engineered Solutions FLSA Status: Salaried JOB SUMMARY The Controls Engineer will design new products and improve existing products using their knowledge of automation, technology, material, and manufacturing processes. Conduct Root Cause Analysis (Conduct and facilitate root cause analysis to determine metrics, troubleshoot manufacturing and assembly issues, material flow, project plans, production capacity, facility design and create process documentation.).
Researcher/Engineer Senior AmentumResearcher/Engineer SeniorWashingtonAcoustics research spans classical and quantum physics, signal processing, the impact of fluid dynamics on the oceans sound speed field [speed at which sound travels underwater], the propagation and scatter of acoustic signals in the ocean and land environments, structural and physical acoustics including the development of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and nanotechnology based sensors, and the application of networked unmanned underwater vehicles and associated sensors to the Navy’s Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW); Mine Countermeasures (MCM); and Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) missions. From the official NRL website: The Acoustics Division conducts basic and applied research addressing the physics of acoustic signal generation, propagation, scatter, and detection with the objective of improving the strategic and tactical capabilities of the Navy and Marine Corps in the ocean and land operational environment.
Researcher/Engineer Senior Amentum Services IncResearcher/Engineer SeniorWashington, DCAcoustics research spans classical and quantum physics, signal processing, the impact of fluid dynamics on the oceans sound speed field [speed at which sound travels underwater], the propagation and scatter of acoustic signals in the ocean and land environments, structural and physical acoustics including the development of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and nanotechnology based sensors, and the application of networked unmanned underwater vehicles and associated sensors to the Navy's Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW); Mine Countermeasures (MCM); and Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) missions. Purpose and Impact: From the official NRL website: The Acoustics Division conducts basic and applied research addressing the physics of acoustic signal generation, propagation, scatter, and detection with the objective of improving the strategic and tactical capabilities of the Navy and Marine Corps in the ocean and land operational environment.
Software Engineer II, Autonomy Behaviors (R4587) Shield AI IncSoftware Engineer II, Autonomy Behaviors (R4587)Washington, DC$131,921–$197,881 / yearThe team is responsible for developing autonomous behaviors within Shield AI's industry-leading mission autonomy software stack and deploying them across a breadth of platforms, including the Anduril Fury, Northrup Grumman Talon, Shield AI V-Bat, and other first and third-party autonomous vehicles. The Autonomy Capabilities team at Shield AI has assembled a diverse team of experts in software, robotics, control systems, optimization, and data analysis to create software solutions that greatly evolve the capabilities of our customers.
Senior Staff Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities - Space Shield AI IncSenior Staff Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities - SpaceWashington, DC$220,800–$331,200 / yearThis team operates at all levels of the command-and-control hierarchy (from advanced control laws, through motion planning, and up to advanced tactical behaviors and multi-agent coordination) and across a multitude of mission sets, platform types, and operational domains (e.g., air, sea, space). The Autonomy Capabilities Team develops functionality to automate single- and multi-agent teams of platforms in pursuit of mission objectives and acts as a central discipline-aligned focal-point for encouraging consistent usage of technical approaches across business portfolios.
Senior Staff Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities – Space (R5360) Shield AISenior Staff Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities – Space (R5360)Washington, DCLI-ED1 #LE Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. This team operates at all levels of the command-and-control hierarchy (from advanced control laws, through motion planning, and up to advanced tactical behaviors and multi-agent coordination) and across a multitude of mission sets, platform types, and operational domains (e.g., air, sea, space).
Roboticist/UAS Design Engineer SURVICE Engineering CompanyRoboticist/UAS Design EngineerChurchville, MD$85,000–$110,000 / yearSURVICE Engineering is currently seekinga Roboticist/UAS Design Engineerto support our Chesapeake Research Operation with Unmanned Aerial Vehicle design experience and a basic understanding of Human Machine Interfaces that can assist in the development of future technologies and support of our current series of unmanned systems. They have also contributed their expertise to other vital national defense programs and technologies that involve survivability, cybersecurity, information technology/management, software engineering, unmanned aerial systems (UASs), and metrology/reverse engineering.
NewField Engineer Luster NationalField EngineerWashington DC, New YorkWe’re seeking Field Engineers of various skill levels to support large, complex heavy civil infrastructure programs, including highways, roads, bridges, transit (bus and rail), aviation (international airports), and water/wastewater projects delivered through both traditional and alternative delivery methods. Strong knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and RFI processes across both traditional and alternative delivery methods (design-bid-build, CM/GC, design-build, progressive design-build).
Machine Learning Engineer/Scientist Precise SystemsMachine Learning Engineer/ScientistEdgewood, MDFull timeThrough the power of our combined capabilities, we provide deep expertise in Advanced Engineering; Digital Transformation; Electromagnetic Warfare; Interactive Training & Simulation; Physical Sciences Research; Platform Lifecycle Support; and Foreign Military Sales. Unified by decades of trusted performance and expanded through strategic growth, our team applies innovative technologies, engineering rigor, and customer-focused execution to solve complex challenges and accelerate mission success.