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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Engineer II, Systems Test (R5038) - **Company:** Shield AI - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Code Coverage, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Data Validation, Software Debugging, Hardware Design, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), Data Processing, Robot Operating System, System-level Testing, SC Clearance, Build Tools, Data Management - **Published:** July 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9044565/engineer-ii-systems-test-r5038 ## About the Role * Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 0 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience. * Proficiency in Python * Experience in robotics, small UAS, or related hands-on engineering projects * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills * Passionate about intelligent aircraft systems * Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional software, hardware and mechanical engineering teams * Adaptability and a willingness to learn new technologies and methodologies quickly in a fast-paced environment * The ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET Clearance. US citizenship is required as only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance. * Experience testing autonomous systems, robotics software, or flight autonomy algorithms * Familiarity with C++ and software/hardware integration concepts. * Experience with HIL or VIL test environments. * Exposure to machine learning or AI-driven autonomy systems. * Background in simulation infrastructure design, distributed testing, or test data management. * Quality Assurance (QA) experience, including process definition, metrics, and validation tracking * Experience with aerospace, defense, or mission-critical software * Active SECRET clearance preferred ## Description * Develop automated regression, integration, and system-level tests to ensure Hivemind software quality and stability across releases * Identify, reproduce, and diagnose software issues-collaborating closely with development teams to drive fixes and improvements * Create and execute test plans and documentation for autonomy software in simulated environments, ensuring mission and safety requirements are met * Design, implement, and maintain simulation-based test frameworks to validate Hivemind autonomy behavior and performance * Build tools and utilities in Python to automate testing, data processing, and analysis workflows * Develop test harnesses and data validation tools for Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) / Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) / Vehicle-in-the-Loop (VIL) and simulation environments * Contribute to the definition of testing methodologies, metrics, and performance benchmarks for autonomy software validation * Support the scaling and reliability of simulation infrastructure used for large-scale software validation * Maintain detailed and accurate test documentation, ensuring traceability and knowledge sharing across teams * Work with developers to integrate test coverage directly into the development pipeline (CI/CD) ## Related Videos - [Code to Road in < 12 hours](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1082-code-to-road-in-12-hours) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Mutation Testing and Fuzzing in C#](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/703-mutation-testing-and-fuzzing-in-c) - [Are you still programming unit tests or already generating?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/722-are-you-still-programming-unit-tests-or-already-generating) - [Test-reduction - Doing more with less](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/977-test-reduction-doing-more-with-less) - [How to develop an autonomous car end-to-end: Robotic Drive and the mobility revolution](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/22-how-to-develop-an-autonomous-car-end-to-end-robotic-drive-and-the-mobility-revolution) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)