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Shield AI

Manager, Software Test & Autonomation (R5461)

Shield AI · Series F · Website
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Job Description

Founded in 2015, 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 and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. 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. 

What you'll do:

  • Lead and grow a team of Software Test & Automation Engineers supporting Expeditionary and Emerging Operations.  
  • Define verification and validation strategies spanning simulation, SIL, HIL, VIL, and operational test environments.  
  • Drive the development of automated regression testing, validation frameworks, and test infrastructure that improve software quality and engineering velocity.  
  • Establish software readiness criteria, quality gates, and objective performance metrics used to assess autonomy maturity throughout the development lifecycle. 
  • Partner with Digital Infrastructure to integrate automated validation into CI/CD pipelines and expand continuous testing capabilities.  
  • Develop common automation frameworks, reusable test assets, and validation methodologies across multiple autonomy programs. 
  • Coordinate software readiness activities with software engineering, systems engineering, platform integration, and flight test teams.  
  • Develop technical roadmaps, staffing plans, and engineering priorities aligned with organizational objectives.  
  • Mentor engineers, conduct performance reviews, recruit top talent, and foster technical excellence across the organization.  
  • Present software readiness assessments, technical risks, and validation status to program leadership, Chief Engineers, and executive stakeholders. 

    • Required qualifications:

  • Lead and grow a team of Software Test & Automation Engineers supporting Expeditionary and Emerging Operations.  
  • Define verification and validation strategies spanning simulation, SIL, HIL, VIL, and operational test environments.  
  • Drive the development of automated regression testing, validation frameworks, and test infrastructure that improve software quality and engineering velocity.  
  • Establish software readiness criteria, quality gates, and objective performance metrics used to assess autonomy maturity throughout the development lifecycle. 
  • Partner with Digital Infrastructure to integrate automated validation into CI/CD pipelines and expand continuous testing capabilities.  
  • Develop common automation frameworks, reusable test assets, and validation methodologies across multiple autonomy programs. 
  • Coordinate software readiness activities with software engineering, systems engineering, platform integration, and flight test teams.  
  • Develop technical roadmaps, staffing plans, and engineering priorities aligned with organizational objectives.  
  • Mentor engineers, conduct performance reviews, recruit top talent, and foster technical excellence across the organization.  
  • Present software readiness assessments, technical risks, and validation status to program leadership, Chief Engineers, and executive stakeholders. 

    • Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience supporting autonomous systems, robotics, or unmanned platforms.  
  • Experience with software quality tools such as SonarQube. 
  • Experience with ROS. 
  • Experience developing software readiness metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting.  
  • Experience supporting DoD programs and customer demonstrations. 
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    Full-time regular employee offer package:
    Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
     
    Temporary employee offer package:
    Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
     
    Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and s

    About Shield AI

    Defense AI company building the world's best AI pilot for autonomous drones and fighter jets.

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    Role Details

    Location
    San Diego, California
    Salary
    $160,000 - $240,000
    Department
    Integration & Test
    Type
    Full-time
    Vertical
    Robotics

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