Shield AI · 3 hours ago
Senior Engineer, Systems Test (R4472)
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $170K/yr
3+ years expShield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The Senior Engineer, Systems Test will develop automated tests, diagnose software issues, and maintain test documentation to ensure the quality and reliability of Hivemind autonomy software.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop automated regression, integration, and system-level tests to ensure Hivemind software quality and stability across releases
Identify, reproduce, and diagnose software issues—collaborating closely with development teams to drive fixes and improvements
Create and execute test plans and documentation for autonomy software in simulated environments, ensuring mission and safety requirements are met
Design, implement, and maintain simulation-based test frameworks to validate Hivemind autonomy behavior and performance
Build tools and utilities in Python to automate testing, data processing, and analysis workflows
Develop test harnesses and data validation tools for Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) / Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) / Vehicle-in-the-Loop (VIL) and simulation environments
Contribute to the definition of testing methodologies, metrics, and performance benchmarks for autonomy software validation
Support the scaling and reliability of simulation infrastructure used for large-scale software validation
Maintain detailed and accurate test documentation, ensuring traceability and knowledge sharing across teams
Work with developers to integrate test coverage directly into the development pipeline (CI/CD)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
3–5 years of experience in software integration, testing, or quality assurance, preferably in robotics, aerospace, or autonomous systems
Proficiency in Python for test automation, scripting, and data analysis
Experience with simulation environments (e.g., Gazebo, Unreal, or custom simulation frameworks) and test automation tools
Strong understanding of software testing principles, including integration, regression, and system-level validation
Familiarity with continuous integration (CI/CD) and test pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins)
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
Strong collaboration and communication skills with software and systems teams
Adaptability, growth mindset, and willingness to learn new technologies quickly in a fast-paced, scaling environment
Self-starter with a sense of urgency, motivation, and comfort operating in ambiguity
U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance
Preferred
Experience testing autonomous systems, robotics software, or flight autonomy algorithms
Familiarity with C++ and software/hardware integration concepts
Experience with HIL or VIL test environments
Exposure to machine learning or AI-driven autonomy systems
Background in simulation infrastructure design, distributed testing, or test data management
Quality Assurance (QA) experience, including process definition, metrics, and validation tracking
Experience with aerospace, defense, or mission-critical software
Active SECRET clearance preferred
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
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
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