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Global Treks and Adventures

$15.50 - $19.50/hr

This expedition will focus on developing two publications: * Develop the first hiking trails magazine with short stories capturing the culture and environment of Iceland. * A naturalist guide and ...

Global Treks and Adventures

$15.75 - $20/hr

This expedition will focus on developing two publications: * Develop the first hiking trails magazine with short stories capturing the culture and environment of Iceland. * A naturalist guide and ...

Global Treks and Adventures

$16.25 - $20.50/hr

This expedition will focus on developing two publications: * Develop the first hiking trails magazine with short stories capturing the culture and environment of Iceland. * A naturalist guide and ...

Global Treks and Adventures

$16.75 - $21.25/hr

This expedition will focus on developing two publications: * Develop the first hiking trails magazine with short stories capturing the culture and environment of Iceland. * A naturalist guide and ...

Global Treks and Adventures

$14.50 - $18.50/hr

This expedition will focus on developing two publications: * Develop the first hiking trails magazine with short stories capturing the culture and environment of Iceland. * A naturalist guide and ...

Global Treks and Adventures

$15.25 - $19.50/hr

This expedition will focus on developing two publications: * Develop the first hiking trails magazine with short stories capturing the culture and environment of Iceland. * A naturalist guide and ...

Global Treks and Adventures

$15.25 - $19.50/hr

This expedition will focus on developing two publications: * Develop the first hiking trails magazine with short stories capturing the culture and environment of Iceland. * A naturalist guide and ...

Global Treks and Adventures

$16.25 - $20.50/hr

This expedition will focus on developing two publications: * Develop the first hiking trails magazine with short stories capturing the culture and environment of Iceland. * A naturalist guide and ...

Global Treks and Adventures

$15.25 - $19.25/hr

This expedition will focus on developing two publications: * Develop the first hiking trails magazine with short stories capturing the culture and environment of Iceland. * A naturalist guide and ...

Global Treks and Adventures

$14 - $17.75/hr

This expedition will focus on developing two publications: * Develop the first hiking trails magazine with short stories capturing the culture and environment of Iceland. * A naturalist guide and ...

Global Treks and Adventures

$16.75 - $21.25/hr

This expedition will focus on developing two publications: * Develop the first hiking trails magazine with short stories capturing the culture and environment of Iceland. * A naturalist guide and ...

Global Treks and Adventures

$15.50 - $19.50/hr

This expedition will focus on developing two publications: * Develop the first hiking trails magazine with short stories capturing the culture and environment of Iceland. * A naturalist guide and ...

Global Treks and Adventures

$16.50 - $20.75/hr

This expedition will focus on developing two publications: * Develop the first hiking trails magazine with short stories capturing the culture and environment of Iceland. * A naturalist guide and ...

Global Treks and Adventures

$15 - $18.75/hr

This expedition will focus on developing two publications: * Develop the first hiking trails magazine with short stories capturing the culture and environment of Iceland. * A naturalist guide and ...

Global Treks and Adventures

$15.25 - $19.25/hr

This expedition will focus on developing two publications: * Develop the first hiking trails magazine with short stories capturing the culture and environment of Iceland. * A naturalist guide and ...

Global Treks and Adventures

$15.75 - $20/hr

This expedition will focus on developing two publications: * Develop the first hiking trails magazine with short stories capturing the culture and environment of Iceland. * A naturalist guide and ...

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As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for expedition guide in Texas is $27.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.47 and $28.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges Expedition Guides face during trips?

Expedition Guides often encounter unpredictable weather, shifting terrain conditions, and may need to quickly adapt plans to keep groups safe and on track. Managing group dynamics—such as differing skill levels, personalities, and client expectations—can also be a frequent challenge. Guides typically work in remote areas, which requires self-sufficiency, quick decision-making, and a calm demeanor in stressful situations. These realities make the job both demanding and highly rewarding for those who thrive in dynamic, outdoor settings.

What does an Expedition Guide do?

An Expedition Guide leads and supports groups on outdoor adventures, ensuring safety, navigation, and overall experience. They provide expertise in survival skills, terrain management, and environmental awareness. Guides may work in various settings, such as mountains, forests, or remote locations, tailoring trips to different skill levels. Their responsibilities include planning routes, assessing risks, and educating participants about the local environment. Strong leadership, first aid knowledge, and a passion for nature are essential for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Expedition Guide position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Expedition Guide, you need strong outdoor skills, navigation abilities, and a solid understanding of safety protocols, often backed by certifications such as Wilderness First Responder (WFR) or similar. Familiarity with GPS units, satellite communication devices, and expedition planning software is typically required for modern guiding. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills help guides engage clients and manage group dynamics effectively. These competencies are crucial for ensuring both participant safety and an enjoyable, well-organized experience in challenging environments.

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Infographic showing various Expedition Guide job openings in Texas as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% In-person, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,216 per year, or $27 per hour.
Senior Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration - Expeditionary (R5193)

Senior Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration - Expeditionary (R5193)

Shield AI

Dallas, TX

$54.75 - $70.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Founded in 2015, 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 and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. 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 Autonomous Pilot Integration team for expeditionary platforms builds autonomy solutions for V-BAT - an unmanned aircraft operating in expeditionary environments for ISR, target acquisition, communications, and multi-agent missions. The team also builds autonomy for X-BAT, a new platform under development by the aircraft team; for X-BAT, the team builds on top of the existing mission autonomy solution from the Strategic Systems (ACP) portfolio and works closely with the aircraft team on the flight-autonomy interface. We combine capabilities from the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team (e.g., ViDAR, ATR), and the HivemindSDK to develop the autonomy software that runs on these platforms, then integrate, validate, and field it on the real hardware - for U.S. and international defense customers. 
In this role, you'll own the technical direction for the Expeditionary portfolio, driving the evolution of autonomy architecture across V-BAT and X-BAT while ensuring scalable, mission-ready solutions that support current operators and future platforms. You'll define long-term technical strategy, solve the organization's most complex integration challenges, and influence the direction of autonomy software spanning mission behaviors, platform interfaces, payload integration, executive autonomy, and multi-agent operations. 

You'll partner closely with the Aircraft team, Autonomy Capabilities, Perception, GCS, Strategic Systems (ACP), engineering leadership, customer/program offices, and operational users to ensure Expeditionary autonomy continues to evolve while remaining reliable in operational environments. 

What You'll Do:

Technical Strategy & Portfolio Leadership - Define and drive the long-term technical direction for Expeditionary autonomy across V-BAT, X-BAT, and future platforms. 

Develop & Field Autonomy - Guide development of mission autonomy, payload integration, flight-autonomy interfaces, executive autonomy, and multi-agent capabilities while ensuring successful operational deployment. 

Aircraft Team Partnership - Establish long-term technical strategy with the Aircraft team for platform integration, interface evolution, and mission readiness. 

Cross-Engineering Leadership - Influence architecture across the Autonomy Capabilities, Perception, GCS, Strategic Systems (ACP), Aircraft, and customer organizations. 

Subject Matter Expertise - Serve as the organization's technical expert for complex autonomy integration challenges spanning software, hardware, and operations. 

Design & Engineering Excellence - Lead architecture reviews, engineering standards, interface definitions, and organization-wide technical improvements. 

Mentorship & Organizational Growth - Mentor senior engineers, develop technical leaders, contribute to leveling frameworks, and partner on senior hiring. 

Mission Readiness & Operational Excellence - Guide customer releases, deployment strategy, and mission validation while supporting critical operational events. 

Continuous Improvement - Drive long-term improvements to engineering processes, integration workflows, testing infrastructure, and developer experience. 

C2 Interoperability & Open Systems - Define technical strategy for command-and-control interoperability and adoption of open-systems standards. 

Hiring & Developing Technical Talent - Define the technical hiring bar for senior engineering roles, partner with engineering managers on long-term staffing strategy, and help grow the organization's technical capabilities. 

Travel Requirement - Members of this team typically travel around 10-20% of the year to different office locations, customer sites, operator training events, flight tests, and integration exercises. 

Required Qualifications:

  • BS/MS in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience.  

  • 10+ years of relevant experience.  

  • Expert-level C++ and Linux systems development experience.  

  • Demonstrated experience defining technical strategy across multiple engineering teams or programs.  

  • Proven track record influencing architecture and solving highly complex systems integration challenges.  

  • Experience mentoring senior engineers and driving engineering excellence.  

  • Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance. 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Extensive experience with Group 3 UAS, VTOL platforms, or comparable autonomous systems.  

  • Experience defining flight-autonomy interfaces or custom autopilot integrations.  

  • Experience deploying autonomy to operational military systems.  

  • Experience with international defense customers.  

  • Experience with STANAG 4586, UCI, OMS, and open-systems architectures.  

  • Experience shaping engineering practices across an organization. 

$233,760 - $350,640 a year
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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. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
 
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