4 months ago
Base Salary
$110k - $170k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop automated regression, integration, and system-level tests for Hivemind software.
- Identify, reproduce, and diagnose software issues while collaborating with development teams on fixes.
- Create and execute test plans and documentation for autonomy software in simulated environments.
- Design, implement, and maintain simulation-based test frameworks for autonomy behavior and performance.
- Build Python tools and utilities for testing, data processing, and analysis.
- Develop test harnesses and data validation tools for SIL, HIL, VIL, and simulation environments.
- Define testing methodologies, metrics, and performance benchmarks for autonomy software validation.
- Support the scaling and reliability of simulation infrastructure for large-scale software validation.
- Maintain test documentation and integrate test coverage into development pipelines.
Requirements
- Typically requires 3–5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree, 2–4 years with a master’s degree, 2 years with a PhD, or equivalent work experience.
- Proficiency in Python.
- Experience in robotics, small UAS, or related hands-on engineering projects.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
- Ability to work with cross-functional software, hardware, and mechanical engineering teams.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
- Preferred qualifications include autonomous systems or robotics software testing, C++, HIL/VIL environments, simulation infrastructure, distributed testing, test data management, QA, and aerospace, defense, or mission-critical software experience.
- Active SECRET clearance is preferred.
Benefits
- Full-time regular employees receive a package including bonus, benefits, and equity.
- Temporary employees receive a temporary benefits package applicable after 60 days of employment.
- Offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.
About Shield AI
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, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide.