Senior Engineer, Systems Test (R5038)
Shield AI · On-site
MeritLog read this listing from Shield AI's Lever job board and last checked it on September 11, 2026.
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Job details
- Work model
- On-site
- Salary
- $110,000 - $170,000
- Location
- Washington, DC
Hiring context
How this role compares at Shield AI
Shield AI has 472 live roles in MeritLog’s catalog across 12 job families, and 374 of them are in engineering. 369 of those listings publish a pay range, a disclosure rate of 78%.
This role's posted range of $110,000 - $170,000 sits above 17% of the 349 other Shield AI roles quoted over the same currency and period.
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Job description
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: The Hivemind Solutions Test Department is seeking a Senior Test Engineer (Software & Simulation Focus) to join our DC-based team. Since Shield AI's mission is to protect service members and civilians, The Hivemind Solutions Test Department makes this a reality by validating the reliability, safety, and performance of our world-class autonomy software. You’ll lead simulation-driven testing, automation, and software quality efforts for Hivemind, building and executing test frameworks that ensure our autonomy software performs reliably across simulated and real-world mission environments. Shield AI is growing quickly, and we're looking for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, embraces learning, and brings a high-ownership, mission-driven mindset. This is a chance to have a real impact-advancing autonomy that protects lives-while working with a collaborative, high-performing team.