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Shield AI · 2 days ago

Senior Engineer, Software Test & Evaluation

SD Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$112K/yr - $168K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Interface with engineers, maintainers, technicians, and program management to accomplish test objectives safely and efficiently

Maintain a strong understanding of how to use JAMA, ADO

Report and communicate test results to the test lead

Participate in Test Readiness Reviews & Flight Readiness Reviews

Provide pertinent feedback to various department personnel on observed software performance

Conduct acceptance quality control system testing before flight tests

Consistently exhibits substantial understanding of the job and applies knowledge/skills to complete a wide range of tasks

Design scenario based test cases

Conduct multiple tests a day, as defined by the test lead

Support test setup, instrumentation upkeep, and test equipment tear down

Document and escalate test failures quickly; collaborate with test leads to perform failure analysis and ensure the product continuously improves through all stages of development

Work closely with developers to understand the system being tested, data requirements, and potential failure modes of each system release to ensure the earliest possible detection of issues

Qualification

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Test engineeringUnmanned aircraft systemsTechnical specialtiesRequirement-based testingComputer networkingPythonAzure devopsGit repositoriesDocker containersLinuxWindows operating systemsDeficiency managementFlight test environment managementTask managementProduct developmentProblem-solvingIndependenceTeamworkOrganizationAdaptabilityClass 3 UAS SystemAcceptance Test ProceduresAerospace IndustryDefense IndustryAutomotive IndustryComplex SystemsRegulatory ComplianceJAMAWillingness to Learn

Required

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 4 years and a Master’s degree; or 2 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience.

3+ years experience in test engineering with class 3 or larger Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Must have a complete understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and, expansive knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties.

Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly; apply them accurately; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas.

Must understand the fundamental principles of requirement based testing and the value it adds

You have a strong and applied understanding of computer networking, Python, Azure Devops (ADO)

You have an understanding of Git repositories, Docker containers, Linux, and Windows operating systems

You have hands-on experience managing deficiencies, limitations and restrictions in a flight test environment

Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in a complex product development environment with multiple priorities.

Ability to travel with <3 days notice for time periods of up to 7 days, as required, in support of testing activities

Preferred

Bachelors degree in an aeronautics or aerospace related engineering field

Deployed Experience with a Class 3 UAS system

Experience writing & following Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP)

Experience in the aerospace, defense, or automotive (autonomous driving) industries, working with complex systems and adhering to stringent standards and regulations.

Adaptability and a willingness to learn new technologies and methodologies quickly

Applied experience using JAMA

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Company

Shield AI

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Shield AI is an artificial intelligence company that aims to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.

Founded in 2015

San Diego, California, USA

501-1,000 employees

http://www.shield.ai

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