Shield AI
Senior Engineer, Systems Test (R5038)
$110K–$170K
Washington, D.C. · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted May 23, 2026
- Experience
- Typically 3–5 years with a Bachelor’s degree; or 2–4 years with a Master’s degree; or 2 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or PhD, with the stated experience alternatives; equivalent work experience is also accepted.
- Visa sponsorship
- US citizenship is required because only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
About the job
Leads simulation-driven testing, automation, and software quality efforts to validate Hivemind autonomy software across simulated and real-world mission environments.
What you'll do
- Develop automated regression, integration, and system-level tests, and diagnose software issues with development teams.
- Design and maintain simulation-based test frameworks, test plans, harnesses, and validation tools for SIL/HIL/VIL environments.
- Build Python tools and support CI/CD integration, simulation infrastructure, test documentation, and autonomy performance benchmarks.
What they ask for
- Proficiency in Python.
- Experience in robotics, small UAS, or related hands-on engineering projects.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills; communication and collaboration 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; familiarity with C++ and software/hardware integration.
- Experience with HIL or VIL environments; exposure to machine learning or AI-driven autonomy systems.
Pay
USD 110,000–170,000 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
Tests autonomy software and systems, with preferred exposure to machine learning or AI-driven autonomy systems.
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