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.
Job Description:
We’re seeking a Staff Integration & Test Engineer to lead advanced integration and test activities for Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy systems in Frisco, TX. You’ll define and execute test strategies that span simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, vehicle-in-the-loop, and live flight operations—ensuring robust system performance and reliability in real-world mission environments.
As a senior technical leader, you’ll architect test infrastructure, mentor cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement in validation methodologies and test automation. This role is deeply hands-on and highly collaborative—working across software, hardware, systems, and flight test disciplines to ensure seamless integration of Hivemind autonomy on platforms such as VBAT.
Shield AI is scaling and growing rapidly—the ideal candidate will demonstrate adaptability, a growth mindset, and a willingness to learn new technologies and methodologies quickly in a fast-paced, evolving environment. This is an opportunity to grow alongside a company that is changing the world—building something truly extraordinary with a mission-driven culture, a sense of urgency, and an unwavering commitment to protecting those who serve.