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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Engineer, VBAT Software Test Automation - **Company:** Shield AI - **Location:** Dallas, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Git, Computer Equipment, Bare Metal, Software Version Control - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-engineer-vbat-software-test-automation-hiring-multiple-levels-shield-ai-7152913 ## About the Role * 2+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree (CE, CS, EE); or some industry experience (intern, startup, self-projects) with a Master's or PhD degree * Strong C++ or Python skills, basic proficiency in the other * Familiarity with common version control (git) and build/packaging systems (CMake, Poetry, etc) * Passion for growth, fast-paced environments, and holding self to a high standard of excellence PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * 5+ years of related experience building automated test solutions * Experience building automated test solutions for aircraft of autonomous vehicles * Experience in automated testing, bare-metal firmware development, or simulation tooling #LI-SM1 Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) 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. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information. ### Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. ## Description * Work directly with our GNC and Embedded teams daily to build software that leverages simulation, avionics, and/or custom hardware to automate testing * Define test cases to verify and validate embedded or GNC software at a system level, automating them to run continuously * Implement software interfaces and drivers to orchestrate simulation environments, hardware devices, and test equipment - enabling real-world behaviors, failure injection, and hardware manipulation for various test scenarios * Quickly prototype solutions using software & hardware to unblock testing, harden your prototype into scalable products for continuous release testing * Support release test planning and execution leading up to flight test events and major product milestones ## Related Videos - [Code to Road in < 12 hours](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1082-code-to-road-in-12-hours) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Hiring AI Native Talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100268-hiring-ai-native-talents) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [The Avengers Initiative (Practical Ethics for Software Engineers)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2070-the-avengers-initiative-practical-ethics-for-software-engineers) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Dev Digest 132 - Binging WADFlix?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/473-dev-digest-132-binging-wadflix) - [Are Software Engineer Wages Being Pushed Down? 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