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Shield AI · 4 days ago

Software Test Engineer, XBAT Software Integration & Test (R3696)

positionDallas, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
money$94K/yr - $140K/yr
date2+ years exp

Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians through intelligent systems. They are seeking a Software Test Engineer to build X-BAT's commit-to-flight pipeline, specifically automation capabilities and tools for testing software components in autonomous aviation.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security
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Responsibilities

Work directly with our GNC and Embedded teams daily to build software that leverages simulation, avionics, and/or custom hardware to automate testing
Define test cases to verify and validate embedded or GNC software at a system level, automating them to run continuously
Implement software interfaces and drivers to orchestrate simulation environments, hardware devices, and test equipment – enabling real-world behaviors, failure injection, and hardware manipulation for various test scenarios
Quickly prototype solutions using software & hardware to unblock testing, harden your prototype into scalable products for continuous release testing
Support release test planning and execution leading up to flight test events and major product milestones

Qualification

C++PythonAutomated testingVersion control (git)Build/packaging systemsHigh standard of excellencePassion for growth

Required

2+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree (CE, CS, EE); or some industry experience (intern, startup, self-projects) with a Master's or PhD degree
Strong C++ or Python skills, basic proficiency in the other
Familiarity with common version control (git) and build/packaging systems (CMake, Poetry, etc)
Passion for growth, fast-paced environments, and holding self to a high standard of excellence

Preferred

2+ years building automated test solutions for aircraft or autonomous vehicles
Experience in automated testing, bare-metal firmware development, or simulation tooling

Benefits

Bonus
Benefits
Equity
Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Company

Shield AI

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Shield AI is a deep-tech company that focuses on developing AI-powered systems to enhance the safety of service members and civilians.
dateFounded in 2015
location
San Diego, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.shield.ai

H1B Sponsorship

Shield AI has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3)
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2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.31B
Key Investors
Hercules CapitalUS Innovative Technology FundSnowpoint Ventures
2025-03-06Series F· $240M
2023-12-29Debt Financing· $200M
2023-10-31Series F· $300M

Leadership Team

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Gary Steele
Chief Executive Officer
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Brandon Tseng
Co-Founder
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Recent News

GlobeNewswire
Artificial Intelligence in Defense and Security Global Research Report 2025: Market to Reach $22.75 Billion by 2029 - Long-term Forecast to 2034
2026-01-07
Techmeme
A look at military tech startup Shield AI, recently valued at $5.6B, and its new CEO Gary Steele, who aims to grow annual revenue from $300M to $1B by 2028 (Jessica Mathews/Fortune)
2025-12-22
Fortune
Shield AI took its drones from the ‘Batcave’ to the battlefield. Now the $5.6 billion defense-tech startup’s new CEO says it’s at an inflection point
2025-12-21
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