Engineer II, Systems Test (R5038)

Shield AI
Washington, US
Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level engineers with software and simulation expertise working in defense technology and autonomous systems.

Best fit for

  • Engineers experienced in simulation-driven testing and automation frameworks.
    — “lead simulation-driven testing, automation, and software quality efforts”
  • Candidates comfortable with fast-paced, mission-driven environments.
    — “thrives in fast-paced environments, embraces learning”
  • Individuals seeking high-impact roles in autonomous systems.
    — “advancing autonomy that protects lives”

Things to consider

  • Requires working in a Washington, DC-based team.
    — “join our DC-based team”
  • Expectation to contribute to both simulated and real-world testing.
    — “performs reliably across simulated and real-world mission environments”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in building and executing test frameworks.
    — “building and executing test frameworks”
  • Demonstrate a high-ownership mindset in past projects.
    — “brings a high-ownership, mission-driven mindset”
  • Showcase collaborative experience in high-performing teams.
    — “working with a collaborative, high-performing team”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Junior

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • reliable autonomy software
  • improved software quality
  • successful test frameworks
Typical background
systems testingautonomy softwaretest automation

Skills & requirements

Required

Systems TestingSimulation-driven TestingAutomationSoftware QualityTest Frameworks

Preferred

Autonomy Software ExperienceShield AI Experience

Stack & domain

Systems TestAutonomy

About the role

Original posting from Shield AI via Lever

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. 

Job Description:

The Hivemind Solutions Test Department is seeking an Engineer II (Software & Simulation Focus) to join our DC-based team. Since Shield AI's mission is to protect service members and civilians, The Hivemind Solutions Test Department makes this a reality by validating the reliability, safety, and performance of our world-class autonomy software.

You’ll lead simulation-driven testing, automation, and software quality efforts for Hivemind, building and executing test frameworks that ensure our autonomy software performs reliably across simulated and real-world mission environments.

Shield AI is growing quickly, and we're looking for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, embraces learning, and brings a high-ownership, mission-driven mindset. This is a chance to have a real impact—advancing autonomy that protects lives—while working with a collaborative, high-performing team.

Source: Shield AI careers (Lever)

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