# Staff Software Engineer, GCS - Full Stack (R5192)

**Company**: Shield AI
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: staff
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: USD 150,000-230,000 per-year-salary
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Technology

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## Description

Shield AI is seeking a Staff Software Engineer, GCS - Full Stack (R5192) to join its Flight System Integration team. The successful candidate will work on building modern, web-based GCS applications, advanced mission planners, post-mission debrief utilities, and general C2 interfaces.

The Ground Control Station (GCS) and Command & Control (C2) Software team builds mission planning, command & control, and post-mission debrief systems that enable operators to manage complex, multi-domain unmanned missions.

Responsibilities:

- Develop & Field Web-Based GCS/C2 Software: Design, develop, and optimize high-performance, responsive GCS software and C2 applications using modern web technologies such as React, TypeScript, Node.js, and Go.

- Technical Leadership: Own technical direction for major GCS features and full-stack subsystems; architect frontend/backend architectures, design robust APIs, and lead technical decision-making.

- Collaboration Across Teams: Act as a primary technical interface with the Autonomy Capabilities team, Perception team, flight operations, and external partners.

- Mentorship & Growth: Mentor mid-level engineers on the team; partner with managers on onboarding, leveling, and growth planning.

- Design, UX, & Documentation: Drive design reviews, UI/UX prototyping, and API/ICD definitions; champion modern frontend and backend development practices.

- Pre-deployment Preparation: Own the build, configuration, and validation process for mission-ready ground stations and C2 web servers.

- On-site Test & Mission Support: Travel to test sites and support live mission operations.

- System Debugging & Performance Tuning: Diagnose and resolve integration issues across GCS/C2 stacks, radio links, and telemetry streams.

- Mission Data & Debrief Support: Architect and implement post-mission debrief utilities and telemetry analysis tools.

- Continuous Improvement: Build tools and automation scripts to improve C2 deployment pipelines, test/mission reliability, and simulation-based operator testing.

- C2 Interoperability & Standards: Own compliance and integration with command-and-control standards and architectures.

- Hiring: Interview candidates, help define the skills bar for open roles, and onboard new engineers.

Requirements:

- BS/MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

- Minimum of 7 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or 4 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience.

- Experience with modern frontend frameworks and building rich, interactive user experiences in responsive web-based applications.

- Experience with full-stack or building backend in C/C++, Python, TypeScript, or Go.

- Deep familiarity with networked and distributed systems.

- Experience using AI-assisted development tools.

- Experience working with databases.

- Demonstrated experience owning a major software capability or system from architecture through field delivery.

- Track record of mentoring engineers and growing technical talent.

- Experience authoring or negotiating interface contracts, API specifications, or ICDs.

- Strong debugging and profiling skills.

- Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), web mapping libraries, and 2D/3D spatial data visualization.

- Familiarity with video streaming protocols and multimedia frameworks.

- Experience developing post-mission telemetry analysis, log parsing, or interactive web-based playback/debrief systems.

- Experience with containerization and orchestration.

- Experience with platform control / autopilot protocols or DoD C2 standards.

- Experience working closely with flight operators, pilots, or military stakeholders.

## Skills

### Required
- React
- TypeScript
- Node.js
- Go
- C/C++
- Python
- JavaScript
- GIS
- Web Development
- Full Stack Development
- Software Engineering
- Technical Leadership
- Mentorship
- API Design
- System Debugging
- Performance Tuning

### Nice to have
- Geographic Information Systems
- web mapping libraries
- video streaming protocols
- multimedia frameworks
- containerization
- orchestration
- platform control / autopilot protocols
- DoD C2 standards

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