Senior Engineer, Systems Test (R5038)

Shield AI
Washington
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 110,000 - 170,000 annuallyFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringExperience: 3-5 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Python","C++","Robotics","Simulation","CI/CD","SIL","HIL","VIL","Autonomy"]

Lead simulation-driven testing and automation for Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy software from the DC-based team. Develop and maintain test frameworks, tools, and documentation, collaborate across software/hardware teams, and drive reliability and safety validation in simulated and real-world mission environments. Strong Python proficiency and a security clearance are required.

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Shield AI
Shield AI
3 months ago

Senior Engineer, Systems Test (R5038)

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Job Summary

Lead simulation-driven testing and automation for Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy software from the DC-based team. Develop and maintain test frameworks, tools, and documentation, collaborate across software/hardware teams, and drive reliability and safety validation in simulated and real-world mission environments. Strong Python proficiency and a security clearance are required.
Location: Washington
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales 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

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 110,000 - 170,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Annual BonusBenefitsEquity

Key Requirements

  • •3-5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 2-4 years with a Master’s degree; or 2 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
  • •Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET Clearance. US citizenship is required as only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Experience:3-5 yearsRoboticsAutonomyUavAerospace
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:PythonC++RoboticsSimulationCI/CDSILHILVILAutonomy
Tech Stack:PythonC++SimulationCI/CDSILHILVILAutonomy

Eligibility

Security Clearance:SECRET

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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