SA
$150,000 – $220,000
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 needs a test engineer to design and execute validation strategies for their X-BAT aircraft's flight-critical software, working across hardware and systems integration to ensure mission readiness. This role suits someone with aerospace or defense testing background who can troubleshoot complex systems and lead cross-functional validation efforts.
Our summary, not Shield AI’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
- 7+ years of relevant test engineering experience
- Experience with aerospace or defense systems
- Verification and validation (V&V) experience
- Test plan and procedure development
- Cross-functional collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and program teams
Nice to have
- Familiarity with regulatory standards (DO-178C, DO-254, MIL HDBK 516c)
- Automated testing experience
- Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) experience
- Flight test support experience