Senior Engineer, Test (R5833)

Shield AI
Melbourne
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringExperience: 4-7 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analysis","Debugging","Collaboration","Problem-solving","Cross-functional root cause investigation"]

Design and develop scalable automated test frameworks and validation tooling to support Hivemind autonomy across simulation, Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), and Vehicle-in-the-Loop (VIL). Execute verification and validation strategies, build regression/integration/functional/performance test suites, and integrate automated testing into CI/CD for continuous validation. Analyze results to identify defects, create quality metrics and readiness dashboards, and collaborate with autonomy, systems, flight test, and integration teams.

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Senior Engineer, Test (R5833)

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Job Summary

Design and develop scalable automated test frameworks and validation tooling to support Hivemind autonomy across simulation, Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), and Vehicle-in-the-Loop (VIL). Execute verification and validation strategies, build regression/integration/functional/performance test suites, and integrate automated testing into CI/CD for continuous validation. Analyze results to identify defects, create quality metrics and readiness dashboards, and collaborate with autonomy, systems, flight test, and integration teams.
Location: Melbourne
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks, validation tooling, and test infrastructure supporting autonomy software.
  • •Develop and execute verification and validation strategies across simulation, SIL, HIL, VIL, and representative system environments.
  • •Build automated regression, integration, functional, and performance test suites to improve software quality and deployment confidence.
  • •Develop Python-based automation, test harnesses, and analysis tools to reduce manual testing effort and improve repeatability.
  • •Analyze test results to identify defects and integration issues and support cross-functional root cause investigations.

Key Requirements

  • •BS in Computer Science, Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • •4–7 years developing software test, verification, automation, or validation solutions for robotics, autonomy, aerospace, or other complex distributed systems.
  • •Strong proficiency in Python for automation, testing, and data analysis.
  • •Experience developing automated test frameworks, test harnesses, or validation infrastructure.
  • •Experience validating software in simulation, SIL, HIL, and/or representative hardware environments.
Experience:4-7 yearsRoboticsAutonomyAerospaceDistributed systems
Education:Bachelor's in Computer Science, Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related field
Skills:AnalysisDebuggingCollaborationProblem-solvingCross-functional root cause investigation
Tech Stack:PythonLinuxCI/CDSimulationSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL)Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL)Vehicle-in-the-Loop (VIL)Regression testingTest frameworksTest harnessesCI/CD pipelinesDashboardsData analysisArduPilotPX4Unmanned aerial systems

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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