Shield AI
Manager, Software Test & Autonomation (R5461)
San Diego, California · Part-time
Sponsorship not specified$160k-$240kDetected 7 hours ago
CI/CDRecruitingPerformance ManagementSystems EngineeringRoboticsManual TestingLeadership
About the role
- You will partner closely with software engineering, systems engineering, platform integration, digital infrastructure, and flight test organizations to ensure autonomy capabilities are thoroughly validated and ready for operational deployment.
- This role is ideal for a technical leader who enjoys building high-performing engineering teams, developing scalable automation strategies, and improving software quality through modern verification and continuous validation practices.
Responsibilities
- Lead and grow a team of Software Test & Automation Engineers supporting Expeditionary and Emerging Operations.
- Drive the development of automated regression testing, validation frameworks, and test infrastructure that improve software quality and engineering velocity.
- Partner with Digital Infrastructure to integrate automated validation into CI/CD pipelines and expand continuous testing capabilities.
- Develop common automation frameworks, reusable test assets, and validation methodologies across multiple autonomy programs.
- Develop technical roadmaps, staffing plans, and engineering priorities aligned with organizational objectives.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting autonomous systems, robotics, or unmanned platforms.
- Experience with software quality tools such as SonarQube.
- Experience with ROS.
- Experience supporting DoD programs and customer demonstrations.
- Full-time regular employee offer package:
- Temporary employee offer package:
- All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.
- Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
Compensation
- Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location.
Benefits
- Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Company info
- Founded in 2015, 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 and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft.
- 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.
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