Shield AI
Senior Engineer, Systems Test (R5038)
Washington, D.C. · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 2, 2026
- Experience
- Typically 3–5 years with a Bachelor’s degree; 2–4 years with a Master’s degree; 2 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or PhD as specified in the experience alternatives; equivalent work experience is also accepted.
- Visa sponsorship
- US citizenship is required because only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance; candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET Clearance.
About the job
Leads simulation-driven testing and software quality efforts for Hivemind autonomy software across simulated and real-world mission environments.
What you'll do
- Develop and maintain automated regression, integration, and system-level tests and simulation-based test frameworks.
- Build Python tools, test harnesses, and data validation utilities for SIL/HIL/VIL and simulation testing.
- Create test plans and documentation, diagnose software issues, and integrate test coverage into CI/CD workflows.
What they ask for
- Proficiency in Python.
- Hands-on engineering 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.
- Familiarity with C++ and software/hardware integration; HIL or VIL experience is also valued.
Tools
Python, C++, Hivemind, Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), Vehicle-in-the-Loop (VIL), CI/CD
AI focus
Validates autonomy software and performance, with preferred exposure to machine learning or AI-driven autonomy systems.
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