Autonomy Software Test & Automation Engineer

Shield; Washington (District of Columbia); In loco; USD 92.000 - 140.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

Shield AI seeks a Software Test & Automation Engineer (L2) to develop Python-based automated tests and tools for autonomous systems. You will support verification across simulation, SIL, HIL, and VIL environments, build regression and performance tests, analyze results, and contribute to software quality metrics and readiness assessments.

You’ll collaborate with autonomy software, systems engineering, flight test, and integration teams, while participating in hardware testing of sensors and

Competenze

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent practical experience may be considered.
• Python programming experience from coursework, projects, research, or student teams.
• Familiarity with software development and debugging fundamentals.
• Interest in robotics, autonomy, aerospace, embedded systems, or software testing.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Mansioni

• Develop Python-based automated tests, test utilities, and analysis tools supporting autonomy software validation.
• Support verification and validation activities across simulation, SIL, HIL, VIL, and representative system environments.
• Build and improve regression, integration, functional, and performance tests with guidance from experienced engineers.
• Analyze test results, identify unexpected system behavior, and assist with debugging software and integration issues.
• Develop scripts and tools that reduce manual testing effort and improve the repeatability of test execution and analysis.
• Support the development of software quality metrics, dashboards, test reports, and readiness assessments.
• Assist with integrating automated tests into CI/CD workflows to provide rapid feedback to software developers.
• Collaborate with autonomy software, systems engineering, flight test, and integration teams to understand system behavior and validation requirements.
• Participate in laboratory and hardware testing of autonomous systems, sensors, flight controllers, networking equipment, and mission computers.
• Identify opportunities to improve test coverage, automation, documentation, and validation workflows.

Conoscenze

Python programming

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Interest in robotics/autonomy

Formazione

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Strumenti

Linux

Git

Docker

Descrizione del lavoro

Shield AI seeks a Software Test & Automation Engineer (L2) to develop Python-based automated tests and tools for autonomous systems. You will support verification across simulation, SIL, HIL, and VIL environments, build regression and performance tests, analyze results, and contribute to software quality metrics and readiness assessments.

You’ll collaborate with autonomy software, systems engineering, flight test, and integration teams, while participating in hardware testing of sensors and