# Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer (R5009)

Hiring organization: [Shield AI](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/shield-ai)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/1e90d9af-8c87-41cb-9b64-3eda1ce7064b

Listed on Shield AI's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Location: Wichita Metro Area
- Salary: 150000 – 230000 USD per year

## Summary

This role develops and maintains data acquisition systems for Shield AI's autonomous aircraft, working across propulsion, structures, avionics, and autonomy teams to ensure test data integrity and mission success. It suits someone who thrives in hands-on environments, can design and validate complex instrumentation, and enjoys collaborating with diverse engineering disciplines under field conditions.

_Our summary, not Shield AI's wording._

## Skills named

Test Engineering

## Required

- Design, install, validate, and maintain data acquisition systems
- Ensure high-quality reliable data capture across multiple aircraft systems
- Work with Flight Test, Systems Engineering, Avionics, Autonomy, and Safety teams
- Operate effectively in dynamic test environments

Apply on Shield AI's site: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/be759f6f-2a84-4088-961b-abd36444d77c/apply