Autonomy Systems Test Engineer – Simulation & QA

Lever, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a testing leader for simulation-driven validation of Hivemind autonomy software. You’ll build automated test frameworks, run regression suites, and collaborate with software, hardware, and mechanics teams to deliver reliable autonomy across simulated and real-world environments.

You’ll design tests, write Python tooling, and contribute to CI/CD integration, ensuring mission-critical reliability while operating in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent).
• Proficiency in Python.
• Robotics or small UAS hands-on engineering background.
• Strong analytical and debugging abilities; able to work with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated regression, integration, and system-level tests for Hivemind software quality.
• Identify, reproduce, and diagnose software issues; collaborate with development teams to drive fixes.
• Create and execute test plans for autonomy software in simulated environments with mission/safety requirements.
• Design, implement, and maintain simulation-based test frameworks for autonomy behavior and performance.
• Build Python tooling to automate testing, data processing, and analysis workflows.
• Develop test harnesses for SIL/HIL/VIL and simulation environments.
• Contribute to testing methodologies, metrics, and performance benchmarks.
• Support scaling and reliability of simulation infrastructure used for validation.
• Maintain detailed test documentation and ensure traceability across teams.
• Work with developers to integrate test coverage into CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Python

Robotics experience

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

C++

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a testing leader for simulation-driven validation of Hivemind autonomy software. You’ll build automated test frameworks, run regression suites, and collaborate with software, hardware, and mechanics teams to deliver reliable autonomy across simulated and real-world environments.

You’ll design tests, write Python tooling, and contribute to CI/CD integration, ensuring mission-critical reliability while operating in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.