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Shield AI

Senior Engineer, Systems Test (R5038)

Washington, DC · On-site · Senior

Discipline
Systems
Industry
Defense

Spec sheet

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Hivemind Solutions Division

Senior Test Engineer (Software & Simulation Focus) leading simulation-driven testing, automation, and software quality for Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy software, based in Washington, DC. Focuses on validating reliability, safety, and performance across simulated and real-world mission environments within a fast-paced, mission-driven team.

Day shift

Required

  • simulation
  • test engineering
  • automation
  • software quality
  • test frameworks
  • validation
  • autonomy software
  • simulation environments

Preferred

  • Hivemind
  • DC-based team
  • mission-driven mindset
  • fast-paced environment
  • simulation-driven testing

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Employer description

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. 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.

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