# Senior Engineer, Flight Test (R5371)

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/70cacdcd-e69b-443d-aa40-de524f63bcdb

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

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: San Diego, CA
- Salary: 110000 – 170000 USD per year

## Summary

Shield AI seeks an experienced engineer to lead flight test operations for its Hivemind autonomous software platform, validating new capabilities across simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and real-world aircraft. This role suits someone who combines deep systems-thinking about autonomy with hands-on test execution and risk management in demanding operational environments.

_Our summary, not Shield AI's wording._

## Required

- Design and execute flight test strategies for autonomous systems
- Validate autonomous behaviors and software integrations
- Reproduce real-world mission scenarios in test environments
- Determine test readiness and manage test operations
- Identify product issues and drive quality improvements

Apply on Shield AI's site: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/03e89bdf-2eb1-4058-8281-4cddc3d46049/apply