Senior Software Engineer: Hardware Test Automation

Shield; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 128,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Shield AI in Frisco, Texas, is seeking a Hardware Test Software Engineer to develop Python drivers for hardware systems and to build scalable automated test frameworks for aircraft components.

You will expand CI/CD pipelines, create scalable test infrastructure, and deploy monitoring dashboards with Grafana to derive actionable insights from test data. A strong CS foundation and ownership mindset are required.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field.
• Mastery of fundamental computer science topics.
• Advanced skillset for developing software in Python.
• Experience with Linux including Bash scripting and networking.
• Ability to configure and maintain small computer networks.
• Experience working on complex software development projects.
• Demonstrated history of ownership and reliable teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and develop software drivers and interfaces in Python for hardware systems, including PCBAs, avionics, sensors, and automated test equipment.
• Design and implement automated test frameworks to validate aircraft components and subsystems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and repeatability across multiple programs.
• Develop and evolve CI/CD pipelines that enable continuous integration, automated validation, and seamless deployment of test stand software.
• Build and maintain scalable test infrastructure and shared libraries, promoting modularity, reusability, and consistency across teams and platforms.
• Automate system provisioning and configuration management to accelerate deployment and maintenance of new test stands and test environments.
• Develop real-time monitoring and data visualization tools (e.g., Grafana) to deliver actionable insights during test execution and system debugging.

Skills

Python

Linux

Networking

Software development experience

Ownership

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM

Mastery of fundamental CS topics

Tools

Grafana

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Shield AI in Frisco, Texas, is seeking a Hardware Test Software Engineer to develop Python drivers for hardware systems and to build scalable automated test frameworks for aircraft components.

You will expand CI/CD pipelines, create scalable test infrastructure, and deploy monitoring dashboards with Grafana to derive actionable insights from test data. A strong CS foundation and ownership mindset are required.