Autonomy Software Test & Automation Engineer II

Shield AI; Washington; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI in Washington is seeking a Software Test & Automation Engineer (L2) to help build automated tests and validation tooling for the ACP portfolio, spanning SIL/HIL/VIL environments. You will work with experienced engineers on autonomy software, simulators, hardware-in-the-loop systems, and real robotic platforms to prove software quality and mission readiness.

This role offers hands-on learning, opportunities for growth, and direct impact on critical defense technology used to protect

Responsibilities

• Develop automated tests for autonomous systems and validation tooling.
• Analyze software performance and contribute to system-level verification activities.
• Support SIL, HIL, and VIL environments and tooling used to evaluate software quality and mission readiness.

Job description

Shield AI in Washington is seeking a Software Test & Automation Engineer (L2) to help build automated tests and validation tooling for the ACP portfolio, spanning SIL/HIL/VIL environments. You will work with experienced engineers on autonomy software, simulators, hardware-in-the-loop systems, and real robotic platforms to prove software quality and mission readiness.

This role offers hands-on learning, opportunities for growth, and direct impact on critical defense technology used to protect