Senior Engineer, Test (R5833)

The role

You will design and build automated test frameworks and validation tools for Hivemind autonomy software. You will run verification across simulation, SIL, HIL and VIL environments, and work with autonomy, systems engineering and flight test teams.

What you will do

• Design, develop and maintain automated test frameworks, validation tooling and test infrastructure for 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.
• Develop Python-based automation, test harnesses and analysis tools.
• Analyze test results, find software defects and integration issues, and support root cause investigations.
• Develop software quality metrics, dashboards and readiness assessments.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD workflows.
• Collaborate with autonomy, systems engineering, flight test and integration teams on validation strategies and readiness criteria.
• Improve test infrastructure, automation coverage and validation methods across the portfolio.

Required qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 4 to 7 years developing software test, verification, automation or validation solutions for robotics, autonomy, aerospace or complex distributed systems.
• Strong proficiency in Python for automation, testing and data analysis.
• Experience developing automated test frameworks, test harnesses or validation infrastructure.
• Experience with Linux-based development environments.
• Experience validating software in simulation, SIL, HIL and/or representative hardware environments.
• Experience debugging complex software and system integration issues.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and continuous validation practices.
• Strong understanding of software verification, regression testing and quality assurance methodologies.

Nice to have

• Experience with flight control systems such as ArduPilot or PX4.
• Experience with unmanned aerial systems (fixed-wing, quadrotor, or both).
• Background in autonomy, robotics or aerospace systems.
• Familiarity with flight controllers, radios and communications systems.

Before you apply

• Australian Government security clearance required at [Baseline / NV1 / NV2] level; the posting says the employer will sponsor the clearance if you do not already hold one.
• Australian citizenship is mandatory.
• All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.

About the company

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company whose mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation technologies.