$114.3K – $171.4K/yr
Senior Engineer, Software Test and Automation
Role overview
Job description
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Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks, validation tooling, and test infrastructure supporting autonomy software.
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Develop and execute verification and validation strategies across simulation, SIL, HIL, VIL, and representative system environments.
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Build automated regression, integration, functional, and performance test suites that improve software quality and deployment confidence.
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Develop Python-based automation, test harnesses, and analysis tools that reduce manual testing effort and improve repeatability.
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Analyze test results, identify software defects and integration issues, and support cross-functional root cause investigations.
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Develop software quality metrics, dashboards, and readiness assessments that provide objective evidence of software maturity.
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Integrate automated testing into CI/CD workflows to enable continuous validation and rapid developer feedback.
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Collaborate with autonomy software, systems engineering, flight test, and integration teams to define validation strategies and readiness criteria.
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Improve test infrastructure, automation coverage, and validation methodologies across the Expeditionary and Emerging Operations portfolio.
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BS in Computer Science, Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
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4–7 years developing software test, verification, automation, or validation solutions for robotics, autonomy, aerospace, or other complex distributed systems.
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Strong proficiency in Python for automation, testing, and data analysis.
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Experience developing automated test frameworks, test harnesses, or validation infrastructure.
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Experience with Linux-based development environments.
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Experience validating software in simulation, SIL, HIL, and/or representative hardware environments.
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Experience debugging complex software and system integration issues.
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Experience with CI/CD pipelines and continuous validation practices.
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Strong understanding of software verification, regression testing, and quality assurance methodologies.
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Experience with flight control systems such as ArduPilot or PX4.
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Experience with unmanned aerial systems (fixed-wing, quadrotor, or both)
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Background in autonomy, robotics, or aerospace systems
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Familiarity with flight controllers, radios, and communications systems
About this listing
- Source: Shield AI's official careers site (via Lever) · last confirmed on the source 29 Oct 2026
- Posted 31 Jan 2026
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What they are looking for
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Department · Hivemind Solutions Division
Hiring company
Shield AI
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