Staff Engineer, Test and Software (R2926)

Posted 12 Days Ago
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San Diego, CA
131K-197K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Machine Learning • Robotics • Software
Our mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.
The Role
The Staff Engineer will develop innovative software solutions for test automation and hardware integration in AI and robotics. Responsibilities include architecting automation frameworks, defining API test coverages, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure software quality and reliability.
Summary Generated by Built In

Are you a passionate and innovative engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI and robotics products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!


The Hivemind Test team is on mission to build a complete and robust testing infrastructure that supports the development and integration of the world’s best AI pilot. Hivemind Test is dedicated to ensuring the highest level of quality, reliability, and performance in our Hivemind ecosystem. This ecosystem includes software systems for autonomy behaviors, ground-embedded devices, test frameworks, and more. Our group is charged with control systems, multi-network communications, operating systems, validating and verifying that the entire Hivemind software ecosystem is operationally ready to meet mission objectives and reliability standards. This is achieved via a cross-functional team, with skills ranging from autonomy system engineering, robotics integration, software development, test engineering, and quality-assurance.


We are seeking an expert Software Engineer that is motivated to join us on our mission, someone who has experience designing and implementing innovative software solutions for hardware deployment, test automation, and data analysis. This engineer will play a critical role in architecting and building software systems, collaborating with testers and developers to identify and root cause bugs, and help define the best approaches to software API test coverage. 

What You'll Do:

  • Architect innovative automation frameworks that enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness. 
  • Implement new software solutions for test automation and hardware integration.
  • Develop software that interfaces with a variety of external APIs, embedded systems, and hardware components. 
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand testing needs and develop scalable automation solutions. 
  • Champion high-quality software engineering standards, including clean architecture, code review processes, and documentation. 
  • Become a super-user of our state-of-the-art AI software product. Learn to automate multi-agent scenarios, analyze robotic data, and validate test cases. 
  • Design test suites validating software APIs. 
  • Work with integration teams to implement test solutions on prototype robotic hardware platforms. 
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior team members. 

Required Qualifications:

  • Typically requires a minimum of 7 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree in CS, Comp Eng, Robotics, or a related field; or 6 years and a master’s degree; or 4 years with a PhD. 
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or C++. 
  • Experience with hardware or embedded systems. 
  • Demonstrated experience building complex systems with, with a strong understanding of software architecture and design principles. 
  • Demonstrated experience of designing, communicating, and managing test cases, and reporting bugs. 
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions. 
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of collaborating effectively across various teams and presenting to customers or technical leadership. 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with TypeScript. 
  • Expert knowledge of Python. 
  • Experience with ROS. 
  • Proficiency with simulation tools and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing environments. 
  • Strong expertise with CI/CD pipelines. 
  • Familiarity with networking, operating-systems, and radio communications. 

Top Skills

C++
Python
The Company
HQ: San Diego, CA
750 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

Shield AI is building the world's best AI pilot. Our Hivemind autonomy stack is the first and only autonomous AI Pilot, deployed in combat since 2018. Hivemind enables intelligent teams of aircraft to perform missions ranging from room clearance, to penetrating air defense systems, and dogfighting F-16s.

Why Work With Us

What makes Shield AI special is our people. We unlock the power of autonomy, and in the face of overwhelming odds and challenges, we find ways to win and make a difference for our customers. We bring together software, AI, and aerospace engineering disciplines to deploy the most intelligent aviation capabilities in the world.

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