Engineer I, Software Test and Automation (R6216) Software

Frontdoor Defense; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Híbrido; USD 74.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Shield AI's Software Test & Automation team develops verification, validation, and automation capabilities that enable rapid delivery of Hivemind autonomy across the Expeditionary and Emerging Operations portfolio.

Our mission is to provide objective evidence of software quality, reliability, and mission readiness by building scalable automated test frameworks, repeatable validation environments, and data-driven readiness assessments spanning simulation, SIL, HIL, and VIL environments.

Formación

• Bachelor'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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Python

Software testing

Debugging

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Herramientas

Linux

Git

Docker

ROS/ROS 2

ArduPilot

PX4

Descripción del empleo

Engineer I, Software Test and Automation (R6216)

Develop automated test framework for autonomous systems validation

Location: San Diego, California Washington, District of Columbia

Compensation: $74,000 - 110,000 USD / year

About The Role

Software Test & Automation Engineer (L1)

Shield AI's Software Test & Automation Team develops the verification, validation, and automation capabilities that enable rapid delivery of Hivemind autonomy across the Expeditionary and Emerging Operations portfolio. Our mission is to provide objective evidence of software quality, reliability, and mission readiness by building scalable automated test frameworks, repeatable validation environments, and data-driven readiness assessments spanning simulation, Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), and Vehicle-in-the-Loop (VIL) environments.

As a Software Test & Automation Engineer (L1), you will work alongside experienced engineers to develop automated tests, improve validation tooling, analyze software performance, and support system-level verification activities for autonomous systems. You will gain hands-on experience working with autonomy software, simulation environments, hardware-in-the-loop systems, and real-world robotic platforms while contributing directly to the tools and processes used to evaluate software quality and mission readiness.

What you'll do:

• 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.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor'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.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with Linux, Git, or Docker.
• Exposure to automated testing, unit testing, or integration testing.
• Experience with robotics or engineering teams such as FIRST Robotics
• Familiarity with ArduPilot, PX4, ROS/ROS 2.
• Experience with sensors, flight controllers, embedded systems, or networking.
• Coursework or projects in robotics, controls, autonomy, computer vision, or embedded systems

$74,000 - $110,000 a year

Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part‑time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.