Shield AI · 4 months ago
Staff Software Test Engineer, Next-Gen Aircraft (R3696)
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$147K/yr - $220K/yr
7+ years expShield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. They are seeking a Staff Software Test Engineer to lead software integration and testing for their next-gen aircraft, ensuring software readiness and quality for flight operations.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security
Responsibilities
Define test cases and release test plans that assure new software features are validated across integration levels and qualified for flight
Automate system-level testing to continuously validate new software with hardware and simulation in the loop
Facilitate weekly test & lab operations to assure developers and operators alike are equipped with the tools and instructions to evaluate software features
Contribute to feature-designs to assure designs are testable and tested
Work with Flight Test Engineers and operators to define flight test campaigns assure software readiness
Build and sustain tools to optimize requirements-traceability between code, automated tests, and system requirements
Set and improve software department wide standards for software testing, from quality gates, defect management, to configuration control
Qualification
Required
Typically, 7+ years of related experience with a BS degree (CE, CS, EE, or equivalent); or 5+ years with a MS or PhD degree
Expert in test engineering for complex software systems. With proven success in testing with or without perfect requirements
Direct experience leading software releases or complex test campaigns, ideally for aircraft or autonomous vehicles
Demonstrated capability in building software for automated testing
Very strong communication and organization skills, with strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently in fast-paced environments, on complex challenges warranting cross-discipline collaboration
Preferred
3+ years owning software release or test campaigns for aircraft or autonomous vehicles
Experience driving tests across SIL, HIL, and VIL environments
Excellent proficiency in Python or C++, primarily to build tools for automated testing
Experience with requirements-traceability and building modern tools to optimize the processes required for airworthiness, DO-178C, or similar
Benefits
Bonus
Benefits
Equity
Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Company
Shield AI
Shield AI is a deep-tech company that focuses on developing AI-powered systems to enhance the safety of service members and civilians.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.31BKey Investors
Hercules CapitalUS Innovative Technology FundSnowpoint Ventures
2025-03-06Series F· $240M
2023-12-29Debt Financing· $200M
2023-10-31Series F· $300M
Leadership Team
Gary Steele
Chief Executive Officer
Brandon Tseng
Co-Founder
Recent News
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2026-01-11
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