Test Engineer jobs in Washington, D.C.

Shield AI

Full-time · Washington, DC · $171,680 – $257,520

This role leads the end-to-end testing and flight validation of autonomous systems on unmanned aircraft, owning technical decisions from simulation through operational deployment. It suits experienced aerospace or autonomy engineers who can direct cross-functional teams and make risk-informed calls under the pressure of flight test campaigns.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Washington, DC · $210,000 – $310,000

Lead the complete technical strategy and execution of flight testing for autonomous AI systems on military aircraft, from simulation through operationally realistic scenarios. This role owns test planning, risk management, and coordination across government partners and internal teams to mature autonomy capabilities at scale.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Washington, DC · $89,000 – $130,000

A software test engineer role focused on validating autonomy systems through simulation and automation testing, ideal for someone who wants to ensure mission-critical defense technology performs reliably in both simulated and real-world environments.

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