Shield AI
Staff Engineer, Flight Test (R4914)
TLDR
Lead hands-on flight test campaigns for cutting-edge autonomous aircraft systems while influencing their performance and safety through rigorous testing.
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 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.
Required qualifications:
Tertiary qualification in Aerospace, Electrical, Software Engineering or a related field
Active RePL (ideally with multirotor and fixed wing endorsements up to 25kg) and experience conducting UAS operations
Minimum of 5 years experience in test engineering, flight test operations, aerospace engineering or equivalent
Demonstrated ability to plan, conduct and document structured flight test campaigns
Experience in applying Systems Engineering practices
Hands on experience with Software or Hardware in the Loop simulation environments and tools
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to support test events
Preferred qualifications:
Experience in defense test programs, especially DT&E / OT&E processes
Experience in product development or R&D programs, especially in autonomous systems
Experience in electrical and mechanical systems integration for UAS
Basic proficiency with software development, test automation or data analysis workflows, especially in Python
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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.
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, colour, 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.
Shield AI builds advanced AI-powered autonomy systems for military and defense applications, enabling mission-critical operations in contested environments. Our platform, Hivemind, supports developers and operators with robust tools for quick adaptation and deployment, ensuring superior situational awareness and operational efficiency. With unique solutions like the AI-piloted X-BAT and ViDAR surveillance system, we are transforming how defense technology meets real-world challenges.
- Founded
- Founded 2015
- Employees
- 51-200 employees
- Industry
- Internet Software & Services
Staff Engineer