Software Integration & Test Manager

Shield AI
Ukraine
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: QA, Test & Release EngineeringExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Problem-solving"]

Lead and mentor a team of autonomy software integration and test engineers to support development, integration, testing, and deployment of autonomous systems in Ukraine. Own technical priorities, schedules, and delivery against operational requirements while guiding integration across unmanned aircraft systems. Oversee SIL/HIL/VIL, ground and live flight testing, and drive troubleshooting and root-cause analysis across compute, networking, radios, sensors, flight controllers, and mission systems.

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Shield AI
Shield AI
3 days ago

Software Integration & Test Manager

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Job Summary

Lead and mentor a team of autonomy software integration and test engineers to support development, integration, testing, and deployment of autonomous systems in Ukraine. Own technical priorities, schedules, and delivery against operational requirements while guiding integration across unmanned aircraft systems. Oversee SIL/HIL/VIL, ground and live flight testing, and drive troubleshooting and root-cause analysis across compute, networking, radios, sensors, flight controllers, and mission systems.
Location: Ukraine
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: QA, Test & Release Engineering
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Autonomy Software Integration & Test Engineers.
  • •Set technical priorities, assign resources, manage schedules, and ensure delivery against operational requirements.
  • •Guide development and integration of autonomy software across fixed-wing, multirotor, and other unmanned systems.
  • •Oversee simulation and test activities including SIL, HIL, VIL, ground-test, and live flight-test.
  • •Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis across software and mission systems, coordinating engineering support for test events.
Travel: Medium travel

Key Requirements

  • •5+ years developing, integrating, or testing software for robotics, autonomy, aerospace, embedded systems, or related domains.
  • •Previous experience managing or leading engineering teams.
  • •Strong software engineering experience in C++ and Python.
  • •Experience with Linux-based systems and hands-on hardware/software integration.
  • •Experience supporting field testing, flight testing, demonstrations, or operational exercises.
Experience:5+ yearsRoboticsAutonomyAerospaceEmbedded systemsDefenseUnmanned systems
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationProblem-solving
Languages:UkrainianEnglish
Tech Stack:C++PythonLinuxMAVLinkPX4ArduPilotQGroundControlROSDDSSILHILVILSimulationFlight testingFlight controllersAvionicsRF communicationsDatalinksNetworking

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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