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Senior Engineer, Flight Test (R5371)

Shield AI

San Diego, CA · full time · Senior

$110,000 – $170,000

Listed on Shield AI’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

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. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

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

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