Shield AI

deep-tech

SeniorEngineer,SystemsTest

$110–170k Washington, District of Columbia, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Senior Engineer, Systems Test at Shield AI. Skills: Python, simulation-based test frameworks, autonomy software. Develop automated tests. ensure software quality”

What You'll Achieve.

ensure Hivemind software quality and stability; ensure our autonomy software performs reliably; ensure mission and safety requirements are met; validate Hivemind autonomy behavior and performance; automate testing, data processing, and analysis workflows; validate Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) / Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) / Vehicle-in-the-Loop (VIL) and simulation environments; define testing methodologies, metrics, and performance benchmarks for autonomy software validation; Support the scaling and reliability of simulation infrastructure used for large-scale software validation; ensure traceability and knowledge sharing across teams; integrate test coverage directly into the development pipeline (CI/CD)

Industry & Context.

deep tech
Problems you'll solve

problem-solving skills; analytical skills

Eligibility Requirements

The ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET Clearance, US citizenship is required, fast-paced environments

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s, Python, robotics, small UAS, analytical skills, problem-solving skills, debugging skills, SECRET Clearance, US citizenship

Nice to Have

Experience testing autonomous systems, robotics software, flight autonomy algorithms, C++, software/hardware integration concepts, HIL test environments, VIL test environments, machine learning, AI-driven autonomy systems, simulation infrastructure design, distributed testing, test data management, Quality Assurance (QA) experience, process definition, metrics, validation tracking, aerospace, defense, mission-critical software, Active SECRET clearance

What You'll Do.

Develop automated tests

ensure software quality

ensure software stability

Identify software issues

reproduce software issues

diagnose software issues

ensure requirements are met

Design test frameworks

implement test frameworks

maintain test frameworks

validate autonomy behavior

Develop test harnesses

develop data validation tools

Contribute to testing methodologies

Support simulation infrastructure

Maintain test documentation

ensure knowledge sharing

Integrate test coverage

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

collaborating closely with development teams; work effectively with cross-functional software, hardware and mechanical engineering teams

Communication Scope

Excellent communication skills

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