Senior Engineer, Systems Test (R5038)

Shield AI
Washington, US
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to senior engineers with simulation and software testing expertise working in defense or autonomy domains.

Best fit for

  • Experienced test engineers who excel in simulation-driven validation of autonomous systems.
    — “lead simulation-driven testing, automation, and software quality efforts”
  • Mission-driven professionals comfortable with high-ownership roles in fast-growing tech.
    — “brings a high-ownership, mission-driven mindset”
  • Collaborative team players who thrive in dynamic, high-impact environments.
    — “working with a collaborative, high-performing team”

Things to consider

  • Fast-paced work environment requires adaptability and continuous learning.
    — “thrives in fast-paced environments, embraces learning”

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate experience building test frameworks for autonomous systems.
    — “building and executing test frameworks”
  • Highlight past work validating software in mission-critical environments.
    — “validating the reliability, safety, and performance”
  • Showcase leadership in simulation-based testing methodologies.
    — “lead simulation-driven testing, automation”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

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

What success looks like

  • build and execute test frameworks
  • validate reliability and safety of autonomy software
Typical background
software engineeringtest engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Simulation-driven TestingAutomationSoftware QualityTest FrameworksAutonomy Software

Preferred

Fast-paced EnvironmentsHigh-ownership Mindset

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 a Senior Test Engineer (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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