Shield AI
Senior Manager, Software Test and Automation (R6080)
Dallas, Texas · Manager · Full-time · Posted Nov 3, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years in software testing, systems testing, or verification and validation; 3+ years leading teams, including some experience managing other managers.
- Education
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related field.
About the job
Leads software test and automation for Shield AI’s VBAT aircraft, validating autonomy and mission-critical software in simulation and aircraft environments to support safe, rapid releases.
What you'll do
- Build scalable software and system test infrastructure and own testing strategy across SIL, HIL, and VIL environments.
- Design and execute tests for autonomous behaviors, requirements compliance, and safety-critical or degraded scenarios.
- Coordinate flight-test and software-release campaigns with engineering, autonomy, flight operations, and safety teams.
What they ask for
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
- 8+ years in software testing, systems testing, or verification and validation for complex safety-critical or mission-critical systems.
- 3+ years leading teams, including some experience managing other managers.
- Experience with test automation and infrastructure, automated test frameworks, autonomous or distributed real-time systems, and software verification methods.
Nice to have
- Experience testing unmanned aircraft systems, rotorcraft, or airborne mission systems; knowledge of DO-178C, MIL-STD-882, STANAG, or other safety/airworthiness frameworks.
- Experience with simulation tools or continuous integration systems.
Tools
SIL, HIL, VIL, CI/CD, Gazebo, Isaac, ROS/ROS2, Jenkins
AI focus
Testing and validation of autonomy software and autonomous behaviors for aircraft.
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