Senior Engineer, Flight Test (R5371)
shieldai· Quality
About this role
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:
Are you a passionate and innovative engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI and robotics products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission-driven and values-focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!
The Hivemind Quality team is committed to ensuring our autonomy platform delivers reliable, mission-ready capabilities through rigorous integration, validation, and flight testing. We work closely with autonomy, platform, and hardware teams to validate new features in simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and real-world flight environments, ensuring our customers can confidently deploy autonomous systems in demanding operational conditions.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer, Flight Test passionate about autonomy development and system validation. In this role, you will develop and execute comprehensive flight test strategies that validate autonomous behaviors, software integrations, and end-to-end system performance. You will work closely with software, hardware, and product teams to reproduce real-world mission scenarios, identify product issues, and improve the quality and reliability of the Hivemind platform. You will also develop tooling that accelerates testing and analysis while mentoring engineers and helping establish best practices across the organization. This position bridges software quality, systems integration, and flight operations—ensuring our autonomy platform delivers reliable, mission-ready autonomous capabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Senior Engineer, Flight Test (R5371) role at shieldai?
The listed salary for this Senior Engineer, Flight Test (R5371) position at shieldai is USD 110K–170K. This is an Full Time Employee role.
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This Senior Engineer, Flight Test (R5371) role at shieldai is based in San Diego, California. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Engineer, Flight Test (R5371) role at shieldai full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time Employee position. It is posted as a Senior Engineer, Flight Test (R5371) role in the Quality department at shieldai.
Which team or department does the Senior Engineer, Flight Test (R5371) at shieldai belong to?
This Senior Engineer, Flight Test (R5371) position is part of the Quality department at shieldai. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Senior Engineer, Flight Test (R5371) position at shieldai?
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When was the Senior Engineer, Flight Test (R5371) job at shieldai posted?
This Senior Engineer, Flight Test (R5371) position at shieldai was posted on Jul 21, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Engineer, Flight Test (R5371)
shieldai · 💰 USD 110K–170K
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