Systems Test Engineer

Shield AI
London
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: QA, Test & Release EngineeringExperience: 7+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Python","Communication","Collaboration","Problem-solving","Debugging"]

Lead simulation-driven testing for Shield AI's Hivemind autonomy software, building and maintaining test frameworks, automation, and data validation across SIL/HIL/VIL environments. Collaborate with software, hardware, and mechanical teams to ensure mission-critical reliability, scalability, and quality of autonomy systems in simulated and real-world scenarios.

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Shield AI
Shield AI
2 months ago

Systems Test Engineer

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Job Summary

Lead simulation-driven testing for Shield AI's Hivemind autonomy software, building and maintaining test frameworks, automation, and data validation across SIL/HIL/VIL environments. Collaborate with software, hardware, and mechanical teams to ensure mission-critical reliability, scalability, and quality of autonomy systems in simulated and real-world scenarios.
Location: London
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: QA, Test & Release Engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the development and execution of automated regression, integration, and system-level tests for Hivemind software across releases.
  • •Identify, reproduce, and diagnose software issues, collaborating with development teams to drive fixes and improvements.
  • •Create and execute test plans and documentation for autonomy software in simulated environments ensuring mission and safety requirements are met.
  • •Design, implement, and maintain simulation-based test frameworks to validate Hivemind autonomy behavior and performance.
  • •Build tools in Python to automate testing, data processing, and analysis workflows.

Key Requirements

  • •Typically requires 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; or equivalent work experience.
  • •Proficiency in Python.
  • •Experience in robotics, small UAS, or related hands-on engineering projects.
  • •Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills; Passionate about intelligent aircraft systems.
  • •Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional software, hardware and mechanical engineering teams.
Experience:7+ yearsRoboticsUASAutonomyFlight autonomy
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:PythonCommunicationCollaborationProblem-solvingDebugging
Tech Stack:PythonC++SILHILVILSimulationCI/CDAutonomy

Company Brief

Shield AI
Develops AI-powered autonomy and software for military aircraft and drones to enable autonomous ISR and combat missions, integrating perception, navigation, and mission planning for defense customers.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: San Diego, United States
Founded: 2015
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