Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks, validation tooling, and test infrastructure for autonomy software.
Develop and execute verification and validation strategies across simulation, SIL, HIL, VIL, and representative system environments.
Build automated regression, integration, functional, and performance test suites.
Develop Python-based automation, test harnesses, and analysis tools.
Analyze test results, identify defects and integration issues, and support root-cause investigations.
Develop software quality metrics, dashboards, and readiness assessments.
Integrate automated testing into CI/CD workflows for continuous validation and developer feedback.
Collaborate with autonomy software, systems engineering, flight test, and integration teams on validation strategies and readiness criteria.
Improve test infrastructure, automation coverage, and validation methodologies.

Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
4–7 years of experience developing software test, verification, automation, or validation solutions for robotics,



autonomy, aerospace, or complex distributed systems.
Solid proficiency in Python for automation, testing, and data analysis.
Experience developing automated test frameworks, test harnesses, or validation infrastructure.
Experience with Linux-based development environments.
Experience validating software in simulation, SIL, HIL, and/or representative hardware settings.
Experience debugging complex software and system integration issues.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and continuous validation practices.
Strong understanding of software verification, regression testing, and quality assurance methodologies.
Preferred: experience with ArduPilot or PX4, unmanned aerial systems, autonomy, robotics, aerospace systems, flight controllers, radios, or communications systems.

Benefits
Offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.
Shield AI is an equal prospect and affirmative action employer and provides accommodations for disabilities or special needs.

📌 Senior Engineer, Test Melbourne (Australia)
🏢 Shield AI
📍 Australia