Senior Engineer, Software Test and Automation (R4472)

The role

You will design and build automated test frameworks and validation tools for autonomy software. You will run verification across simulation, SIL, HIL, VIL and system environments. You will 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, identify 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 software, systems engineering, flight test and integration teams on validation strategies and readiness criteria.
• Improve test infrastructure, automation coverage and validation methodologies across the Expeditionary and Emerging Operations portfolio.

Required qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or 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 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.

Benefits

• Bonus.
• Equity.
• Benefits, applicable to full-time regular employees.
• Temporary benefits package for temporary employees, applicable after 60 days of employment.

Before you apply

• All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.
• Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.
• Pay depends on factors including skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and work location.

About the company

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