5 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
Shield AI builds autonomous systems for military and national security customers, combining its Hivemind autonomy software with V-BAT and X-BAT unmanned aircraft and Aechelon simulation technologies. The privately held company sells hardware, software, and related services to U.S. and allied defense agencies. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Diego, it operates across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, and its technology is used in operational deployments.