Shield ai

Senior Engineer, Systems Test (R4151)

Dallas, Texas Full Time
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With nine offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the 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

Shield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The Hivemind Solutions Test Department turns this mission into reality—bringing Shield AI’s intelligent autonomy to life across a range of aircraft and robotic platforms, including VBAT and next-generation UAS. 

We’re seeking a Senior Integration & Test Engineer to support and execute system-level integration and testing activities for Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy systems across simulation, HIL, VIL, and flight environments. In this role, you will contribute to the development of test strategies, perform hands-on integration and debugging, and help ensure reliable performance of Hivemind autonomy software and its integrated hardware systems. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams to drive high-quality validation outcomes and ensure system readiness for field operations. This role is ideal for an engineer with strong technical depth who thrives in hands-on testing, enjoys solving complex integration challenges, and is eager to grow into a future technical leader.