# Staff Engineer, Software Test

**Company**: Shield AI
**Location**: Dallas
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: staff
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $150,000 - $220,000 a year
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Technology

**Apply**: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/1f0a4bfe-acd7-4ace-913e-42937e9b23e2
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## Description

We are seeking an experienced Staff Test Engineer to support the development, integration, and validation of XBat flight critical software systems. This role is responsible for designing and executing test strategies across hardware, software, and system-level components to ensure performance, reliability, and mission readiness.

Key responsibilities include developing test plans and procedures, executing verification and validation (V&V) efforts, analysing test data, and collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams. The ideal candidate has strong experience with aerospace or defence systems, familiarity with regulatory standards (e.g., DO-178C, DO-254, MIL HDBK 516c), and a proven ability to troubleshoot complex system issues.

Qualifications include a degree in engineering or a related field, 7+ years of relevant experience, and strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills. Experience with automated testing, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and flight test support is highly desirable.

Responsibilities:
Develop test plans and procedures
Executing verification and validation (V&V) efforts
Analyse test data
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams

Required qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
Hands-on experience in testing (e.g., 3–7+ years depending on level) across software, hardware, or integrated systems
Knowledge of test methodologies including verification & validation (V&V), regression testing, and test case development
Experience with test tools and automation, such as scripting (Python, MATLAB, or similar) and test frameworks
Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, requirements, and system specifications
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and isolate defects
Experience working in cross-functional teams (engineering, QA, systems, manufacturing)
Familiarity with relevant standards (e.g., ISO, MIL-STD, DO-178C/DO-254 for aerospace/defence roles)
Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting and reporting test results

Preferred qualifications:
Experience testing and troubleshooting complex embedded systems
Experience with large programmes and fielding first of type systems

Salary: $150,000 - $220,000 a year

## Skills

### Required
- test planning
- verification and validation
- test data analysis
- cross-functional collaboration
- aerospace or defence systems
- regulatory standards
- automated testing
- hardware-in-the-loop
- flight test support
- scripting
- test frameworks
- technical documentation
- problem-solving
- cross-functional teams
- relevant standards

### Nice to have
- complex embedded systems
- large programmes
- fielding first of type systems