Autonomy Software Test Engineer - Python & CI/CD

AI Chopping Block, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI seeks a Software Test & Automation Engineer (L1) to develop automated tests and validation tooling for its autonomous systems. You will work with a team to improve testing across simulation, SIL, HIL, and VIL environments, contributing to scalable test frameworks and data-driven readiness assessments.

You will gain hands-on experience with autonomy software, hardware-in-the-loop systems, and robotic platforms while supporting rapid feedback to developers and system-level verification

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Python programming

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Linux

Git

Docker

ROS/ROS 2

ArduPilot

PX4

Job description

Shield AI seeks a Software Test & Automation Engineer (L1) to develop automated tests and validation tooling for its autonomous systems. You will work with a team to improve testing across simulation, SIL, HIL, and VIL environments, contributing to scalable test frameworks and data-driven readiness assessments.

You will gain hands-on experience with autonomy software, hardware-in-the-loop systems, and robotic platforms while supporting rapid feedback to developers and system-level verification