Senior Engineer, Systems Test (R4472)

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the 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: We’re seeking a Engineer II or Senior Integration & Test Engineer (Software & Simulation Focus) to join our DC-based team. In this role, you’ll focus on simulation-driven testing, automation, documentation, and software quality assurance for Hivemind autonomy. You’ll build and execute comprehensive test frameworks and methodologies to ensure our autonomy stack performs reliably across simulated and real-world mission conditions.  Shield AI is scaling and growing rapidly—the ideal candidate will demonstrate adaptability, a growth mindset, and a willingness to learn new technologies and methodologies quickly in a fast-paced, evolving environment. This is an opportunity to contribute to something truly remarkable—advancing autonomy that is changing the world—while thriving in a mission-driven, collaborative, and high-performance culture.