Systems Test Engineer

Shield AI

London, GB

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward mid-level engineers comfortable with simulation-driven testing and automation in defense-tech, working in fast-paced environments.

Best fit for

Engineers who excel in building and executing test frameworks for autonomy software.
— “building and executing test frameworks that ensure our autonomy software performs reliably”
Candidates with experience in both simulated and real-world testing environments.
— “simulated and real-world mission environments”

Things to consider

The role involves working in a rapidly growing company with global operations.
— “Shield AI is growing quickly”
Expect a collaborative team environment with high performance standards.
— “working with a collaborative, high-performing team”

How to stand out

Demonstrate past experience in simulation-driven testing for autonomy systems.
— “lead simulation-driven testing, automation, and software quality efforts for Hivemind”
Highlight instances where you contributed to mission-critical software reliability.
— “ensure our autonomy software performs reliably across simulated and real-world mission environments”
Showcase your ability to work in fast-paced, high-ownership environments.
— “thrives in fast-paced environments, embraces learning, and brings a high-ownership, mission-driven mindset”

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 performance
advanced test frameworks

Typical background

software testingautonomy software engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Simulation-driven TestingAutomationSoftware Quality Assurance

Preferred

Autonomy Software TestingReal-world Mission Environment Testing

Stack & domain

Simulation-driven TestingAutomationSoftware QualityOwnershipMission-driven MindsetAutonomy SoftwareMission Environments

About the role

Original posting from Shield AI via Lever

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and 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.
Candidates for this role will 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)