Senior Engineer, Software Test (R4878)

Shield AI

Dallas, US

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at senior engineers with aerospace/defense systems experience who can design and execute test strategies for flight-critical software.

Best fit for

Test engineers with aerospace regulatory standards expertise
— “familiarity with regulatory standards (e.g., DO-178C, DO-254, MIL HDBK 516c)”
Professionals adept at troubleshooting complex system issues
— “proven ability to troubleshoot complex system issues”
Candidates with automated testing and HIL experience
— “Experience with automated testing, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)”

Things to consider

Requires collaboration with multiple engineering and program teams
— “collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams”
Involves flight test support experience
— “flight test support is highly desirable”

How to stand out

Highlight specific aerospace/defense projects in your resume
— “strong experience with aerospace or defense systems”
Detail your role in V&V efforts for past projects
— “executing verification and validation (V&V) efforts”
Showcase leadership in test plan development
— “developing test plans and procedures”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

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

What success looks like

test plan development
system-level testing
complex issue troubleshooting

Typical background

software testingaerospace engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Test Strategy DesignVerification And ValidationTest Data Analysis

Preferred

Automated TestingHardware-in-the-loop

Stack & domain

Aerospace Or Defense SystemsDo-178cDo-254Mil Hdbk 516cAutomated TestingHardware-in-the-loop (hil)Flight Test SupportStrong AnalyticalCommunicationLeadershipDefenseAerospace

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:
We are seeking an experienced Test Engineer to support the development, integration, and validation of XBat flight critical software systems. This role is responsible for designing and executing test strategies across hardware, software, and system-level components to ensure performance, reliability, and mission readiness.
Key responsibilities include developing test plans and procedures, executing verification and validation (V&V) efforts, analyzing test data, and collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams. The ideal candidate has strong experience with aerospace or defense systems, familiarity with regulatory standards (e.g., DO-178C, DO-254, MIL HDBK 516c), and a proven ability to troubleshoot complex system issues.
Qualifications include a degree in engineering or a related field, 5-8 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills. Experience with automated testing, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and flight test support is highly desirable.

Source: Shield AI careers (Lever)