Senior Software Test and Automation Engineer (R4472)

Shield AI
San Diego, Dallas
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: QA, Test & Release EngineeringExperience: 3-5 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Collaboration","Problem-solving","Analytical","Teamwork"]

Seeking an Engineer II or Senior Integration & Test Engineer to drive simulation-driven testing, automation, and software quality assurance for Hivemind autonomy. You will build and execute regression, integration, and system-level tests, create test plans in simulated environments, develop Python tools for testing, and collaborate with software/systems teams to scale and improve CI/CD pipelines in a fast-growing robotics/aerospace setting.

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Shield AI
Shield AI
7 months ago

Senior Software Test and Automation Engineer (R4472)

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Job Summary

Seeking an Engineer II or Senior Integration & Test Engineer to drive simulation-driven testing, automation, and software quality assurance for Hivemind autonomy. You will build and execute regression, integration, and system-level tests, create test plans in simulated environments, develop Python tools for testing, and collaborate with software/systems teams to scale and improve CI/CD pipelines in a fast-growing robotics/aerospace setting.
Location: San Diego, Dallas
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: QA, Test & Release Engineering
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop automated regression, integration, and system-level tests to ensure Hivemind software quality and stability across releases.
  • •Identify, reproduce, and diagnose software issues—collaborating closely 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 and utilities in Python to automate testing, data processing, and analysis workflows.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
  • •3–5 years of experience in software integration, testing, or quality assurance, preferably in robotics, aerospace, or autonomous systems
  • •Proficiency in Python for test automation, scripting, and data analysis
  • •Experience with simulation environments (e.g., Gazebo, Unreal, or custom simulation frameworks) and test automation tools
  • •Familiarity with continuous integration (CI/CD) and test pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins)
Experience:3-5 yearsRoboticsAutonomous systemsAerospace
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationCollaborationProblem-solvingAnalyticalTeamwork
Tech Stack:PythonGazeboUnrealGitLab CIJenkins

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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