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Shield AI • Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Salary: $110,000 - $170,000 / year
Role & seniority: Engineer II or Senior Integration & Test Engineer (Software & Simulation Focus)
Location & work type: Washington, DC area; Full-time regular employee
Python for test automation, scripting, data analysis
Simulation environments: Gazebo, Unreal, or custom frameworks
Test automation and CI/CD: GitLab CI, Jenkins
Software-in-the-Loop / Hardware-in-the-Loop / Vehicle-in-the-Loop (SIL/HIL/VIL) and simulation-based testing
Develop automated regression, integration, and system-level tests for Hivemind software quality across releases
Create, execute, and maintain test plans and documentation in simulated environments; diagnose and drive fixes with development teams
Design and implement simulation-based test frameworks; build tools/utilities to automate testing, data processing, and analysis
Bachelor’s in CS, robotics, EE, aerospace, or related field
3–5 years in software integration, testing, or QA (robotics/aerospace/autonomy preferred)
Proficiency in Python; experience with simulation environments and test automation
Knowledge of CI/CD (GitLab CI, Jenkins) and software testing principles (integration/regression/system-level)
Strong analytical, debugging, collaboration, and communication skills; ability to work in fast-paced, scaling environment; U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain/maintain SECRET clearance
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.
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. \n
U. S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.
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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. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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.