Staff Engineer, System Test (R3130)
Shield AI
San Diego, CA, USA · San Diego, CA, USA · Oregon, USA
Posted on Jan 17, 2025
About Shield AI
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its flagship autonomy software, Hivemind, powers aircraft, drones, and other platforms, enabling complex missions with high reliability in contested environments. With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., and internationally, Shield AI’s products actively support U.S. and allied operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn,Twitter, and Instagram.
As a Staff System Test Engineer, you will lead the integration and verification efforts for Hivemind Mission Autonomy employed on a variety of Unmanned platforms. You will work cross-functionally in a dynamic and fast paced environment to help to plan and conduct test campaigns to achieve project milestones in close coordination with internal and external stakeholders. You will be expected to design and implement test processes, infrastructure, and functions for integrating the Hivemind Mission Autonomy on various UAS platforms.
What You'll Do:
- Lead test campaigns for integrating Hivemind mission autonomy elements on a variety of external platforms. To include technical approach alignment with various engineering functions as well as internal and external program management entities
- Generate test strategy for execution, to include system level test planning, verification and validation of all systems under test
- Stand up and manage configuration of specific test elements, to include Software and Hardware-In-the-Loop, simulation tools and automated test pipelines
- Develop test cases, metrics to measure system performance, and generate reporting artifacts for internal and external stakeholders
- Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to ensure the safety of flight test operations
- Establish best practices and Standard Operating Procedures in-line with industry standards
- Document test procedures, results, and lessons learned to contribute to the continuous improvement of flight test processes
- Support travel to internal and customer integration events
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- B.S. degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline, such as Aerospace, Software, Computer Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in test environments including Software/Hardware In the Loop, and simulation environments in tech, defense or related field.
- Experience with cross-functional support with Systems Engineering and design engineering functions.
- You are organized and methodical.
- You are a strong communicator, both written and verbally.
- You have a demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of Department of Defense Operational Test and Evaluation (DT&E/OT&E) processes
- UAS or autonomous system experience
- Experience working in DoD SW/HW laboratories
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Total package details for U.S. based positions:
- Regular employee positions: Salary within range listed above + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
- Temporary employee positions: Hourly within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days
of employment)
- Interns/Military Fellows/Part-time not eligible for bonus, benefits or equity
Total package details for International positions which are roles based outside of the United States (where applicable):
- International premium, hardship differential, cost of living differential, living quarters allowance, foreign service transfer
allowance, equity, international benefits, visa assistance, and relocation assistance.
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.
Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.