Senior Staff Engineer, Systems Test (R5430)
On-siteDallas, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Generate detailed mission test scenarios to validate autonomy and flight control software performance. Conduct system verification and validation events to achieve verified flight readiness while writing Python test analyzers for benchmarking metrics. Produce test coverage and release-readiness reports by aggregating test cases, results, and quality requirements. Recommend improvements to simulation models and fault injection to expand test suite capabilities. Participate in design reviews to create detailed test plans aligned with system requirements. This role supports Shield AI's global operations, leveraging Hivemind autonomy software and Aechelon simulation technologies to protect service members and civilians.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of work experience in testing complex integrated software systems
- Demonstrated expertise & experience in test automation, minimally writing software to automate testing, preferably leveraging simulation for automated integration testing
- Strong experience with the software product development lifecycle, ideally for autonomy or vehicle systems
- Great understanding of system architecture, requirement derivation, and test planning across the V-model
- Experience with automating test cases in an existing test framework
- Experience producing high-quality technical documentation, including test plans, quality-assurance reports, and operational procedures
- Proven track record of successfully shipping products, showcasing the ability to navigate through development cycles, overcome obstacles, and deliver high-quality solutions to meet project deadlines and exceed expectations in a fast-paced environment
- B.S., M.S, or PhD degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related field
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with autonomous or robotic systems
- Experience with simulation software and hardware emulation
- Background in a fast-paced, R&D or startup environment
- Proficiency in build test automation
- Proficiency in Python or C++
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