Shield AI
Engineer II, Systems Test (R5038)
$89K–$130K
Washington, D.C. · On-site · Full-time · Posted May 23, 2026
- Experience
- Typically 2 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 0 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree; or Master’s degree; or PhD. Equivalent work experience is also stated as an alternative.
- Visa sponsorship
- US citizenship is required because only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
About the job
Develops and executes simulation-driven tests and automation to validate the reliability, safety, and performance of Hivemind autonomy software.
What you'll do
- Build automated regression, integration, and system-level tests, test frameworks, and tools for autonomy software.
- Diagnose software issues and collaborate with development teams to resolve them and integrate test coverage into CI/CD.
- Create test plans, documentation, metrics, and test harnesses for simulated and real-world mission environments, including SIL/HIL/VIL.
What they ask for
- Proficiency in Python.
- Hands-on engineering project experience in robotics, small UAS, or a related area.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET Clearance; US citizenship is required.
Nice to have
- Experience testing autonomous systems, robotics software, or flight autonomy algorithms; experience with HIL or VIL test environments.
- Familiarity with C++; exposure to machine learning or AI-driven autonomy systems.
Pay
USD 89,000–130,000 (per-year-salary) base salary
Tools
Python, C++, Hivemind, Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), Vehicle-in-the-Loop (VIL), CI/CD
AI focus
Testing autonomy software and AI-driven autonomy systems; exposure to machine learning is preferred.
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