Software Test Automation Engineer

About the role

Shield AI is a venture‑backed defense‑tech company developing autonomous aviation systems such as V‑BAT. We are seeking a software engineer experienced in development and testing to expand V‑BAT’s test automation capabilities, covering autonomy, embedded systems, ground control applications, and more.

Key responsibilities

• Work directly with GNC and Embedded teams to build software that leverages simulation, avionics, and custom hardware for automated testing.
• Define and automate test cases that verify and validate embedded or GNC software at the system level.
• Implement interfaces and drivers to orchestrate simulation environments, hardware devices, and test equipment, enabling failure injection and hardware manipulation.
• Rapidly prototype solutions using software and hardware, then harden them into scalable products for continuous release testing.
• Support release test planning and execution leading up to flight test events and major product milestones.

Required profile

• 2+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering (or equivalent industry experience with a Master’s/PhD).
• Demonstrated passion for growth, fast‑paced environments, and high standards of excellence.

Required skills

• Strong C++ or Python skills (basic proficiency in the other language).
• Familiarity with version control (git) and build/packaging systems such as CMake and Poetry.