Engineer I, Software - Perception - New Grad - 6135

Shield AI · D.C., Washington · USD 77,200-211,200 per-year-salary · onsite Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The HMS Perception team builds software that helps autonomous systems understand the world using sensor data, computer vision, tracking, sensor fusion, and AI/ML. 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. Responsibilities: 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. Requirements: 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. Foundational C++ or Python programming demonstrated through coursework, projects, research, internships, or work experience. Coursework or project exposure to computer vision, machine learning, robotics, estimation, sensor fusion, or related work. Familiarity with Linux, Git, debugging, and basic software-development or data-analysis workflows. Ability to communicate findings, ask questions, and improve work through feedback. Must be able to work in-person full-time. Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with OpenCV, PyTorch, ROS, or similar perception or robotics tools. Projects involving image/video processing, tracking, multimodal data, coordinate transformations, or sensor calibration. Experience with automated tests, simulation, visualization, or evaluation workflows. Benefits: 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)