Engineer II, Integration (R6202)

Shield; Washington; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking an Integration Engineer II to develop and test systems that bring Hivemind autonomy onto real aircraft. You will build Hardware-in-the-Loop infrastructure, develop automated tests, and validate mission autonomy software in HIL and SIL environments.

You’ll also support vision system development through HIL testing and integration of imaging sensors, onboard processing, camera pods, and gimbals for crewed and uncrewed aircraft.

Qualifications

• Experience building and debugging complex integration systems.
• Proficient in coordinating across software, electrical, and mechanical disciplines.
• Familiarity with HIL and SIL environments and ground/flight testing workflows.

Responsibilities

• Own integration and test tasks from setup through validation, cross-team collaboration to resolve issues and deliver reliable systems.

Skills

Hardware-in-the-Loop

System integration

Test automation

Flight testing

Tools

Python

Job description

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Job Description:

The Hivemind Solutions HIL Infrastructure and Test Engineering Team is seeking an Integration Engineer II to develop and test the systems that bring Hivemind mission autonomy and vision capabilities onto real aircraft. You'll build Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) infrastructure, develop automated tests, and validate mission autonomy software in HIL and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) environments. You'll also support vision system development through HIL testing and hands on integration of imaging sensors, onboard processing, camera pods, and gimbals for crewed and uncrewed aircraft. Working across software, electrical, and mechanical disciplines, you'll own integration and test tasks from setup through validation, collaborating with experienced engineers to resolve issues and prepare systems for ground and flight testing. We're looking for someone who enjoys building and debugging complex systems, embraces learning, and takes ownership of delivering reliable results.