Senior Software Engineer, Hardware Test (R4978)

The role

You will design and build Python software that automates hardware testing for the V-BAT aircraft. The work covers test frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, test infrastructure and test-result databases.

What you will do

• Write Python drivers and interfaces for PCBAs, avionics, sensors and automated test equipment.
• Design and build automated test frameworks to validate aircraft components and subsystems.
• Develop and evolve CI/CD pipelines for test stand software.
• Build and maintain scalable test infrastructure and shared libraries.
• Automate provisioning and configuration management for test stands and test environments.
• Build real-time monitoring and data visualization tools, such as Grafana.
• Lead and take part in design and code reviews.
• Work with hardware, systems and QA teams on aircraft validation workflows.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related STEM field.
• Typically a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Mastery of fundamental computer science topics.
• Advanced Python software development skills.
• Experience with Linux, including Bash scripting and networking.
• Ability to configure and maintain small computer networks.
• Experience on complex software development projects, from an internship, job, club, team or personal project.
• Demonstrated ownership of project outcomes and delivery of exceptional results.

Nice to have

• Comfort working with hardware such as circuit boards, motors and sensors.
• Mastery of fundamental engineering concepts including EE, Mech E, programming, physics and mathematics.
• Experience writing drivers for electronics test equipment.
• Demonstrated adaptability and ability to innovate under pressure.

Benefits

• Bonus
• Benefits
• Equity
• Temporary benefits package for temporary employees, applicable after 60 days of employment.

Before you apply

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