Senior Engineer, Systems Test (R3378)

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Its products include Hivemind Enterprise—EdgeOS, Pilot, Commander, and Forge—as well as V-BAT and Sentient Vision Systems (wide-area motion imaging software). With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kyiv (Ukraine), and Melbourne (Australia), Shield AI’s technology actively supports U.S. and allied operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X and Instagram.

Are you a passionate and innovative engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI aircraft? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you! 

The Hivemind Solutions Test department (HMS Test) is a group on a mission to build comprehensive and robust testing infrastructure that supports the development and deployment of the world’s best AI pilot and most reliable aircraft. Hivemind Test is dedicated to ensuring the highest level of quality, reliability, and performance in our Hivemind software ecosystem. This ecosystem includes software for AI behaviors, embedded systems, system integration, and more. Our group is charged with validating and verifying our Hivemind software meets reliability standards and is operationally ready to meet mission objectives on aircraft, such as real world jets, Shield AI’s V-BAT and beyond.

As a Hivemind Solutions Systems Test Engineer, you will be at the epicenter of integration and testing for deploying our Hivemind Software and AI Pilot on 3rd Party Platforms. You will be contributing to the planning and execution of the integration and testing of software and hardware systems throughout the Development Life Cycle, preparing them for simulation demonstrations and real-world flight tests. Our test campaigns are hands-on and fast paced, with test planning, integration, testing, data analysis, debugging, and system verification. Your efforts will be rewarded with successful flight test events and your contributions will play a key role in developing an AI autopilot, enabling intelligent aircraft, historic aviation firsts and fulfilling our mission to protect service members and civilians the world over!

What You'll Do:

Work with multiple teams to integrate and test aircraft software and hardware systems preparing for simulation milestones and flight tests.

Write Python code to test Hivemind + aircraft SW and HW systems (with SW emphasis).

Create SW based tools to improve flight testing and expedite troubleshooting (in Python and/or C++).

Hands-on debugging during flight simulation and in-flight test campaigns.

Become a subject-matter-expert for running Hivemind tests on Hardware-In-The-Loop test systems.

Contribute to software utilities and automated test suites.

Contribute to and execute test plans to validate Hivemind SW and HW systems.

Identify, analyze, and document software defects, issues, and inconsistencies in software behavior.

Develop data analysis tools to visualize and report test results from large datasets.

Support on-site flight testing that involves system configuration, running aircraft software, and data post-analysis.

Drive continuous improvement in testing methodologies, tools, and processes

Required Qualifications:

Level 2 - Typically requires a minimum of 2-3 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 1 years and a Master’s degree; or 0 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience.

Level 3 - 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.

Excellent Python skills (with C++ helpful).

Passion for intelligent aircraft systems.

Strong problem-solving, debugging and analytical skills.

Experience in robotics, unmanned air systems, or related hands-on engineering projects.

Adaptability, a bias towards action and a willingness to learn new technologies quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional software, hardware and mechanical engineering teams.

The ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET Clearance. US citizenship is required as only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Aviation experience, such as Private Pilot’s License or Part 107c.

Proficiency in Python and C++.

Software management tools (Git, AzureDevOps/Jira, Artifactory).

Aerospace, defense or space industries experience, working with complex systems while adhering to stringent standards and regulations.

Active SECRET clearance

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Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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