Software Test Automation Engineer

Job overview

The Software Test Automation Engineer role is onsite in Dallas, Texas. Compensation is $95,000–$200,000 per year. The role supports Shield AI’s V-BAT test operations and its mission to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The engineer develops automation capabilities and tools to test software across autonomy, embedded systems, and ground control applications. The work helps teams validate software continuously and prepare for releases, flight tests, and major product milestones.

What you'll do

• Work with Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) and embedded teams to build automated testing software using simulation, avionics, or custom hardware
• define and automate system-level test cases
• implement interfaces and drivers for simulation environments, hardware, and test equipment
• prototype and harden scalable tools for continuous release testing
• support release test planning and execution before flight tests and major milestones.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

software test automation engineer

software testing

test automation

c++

python

embedded systems

gnc

simulation

shield ai

dallas tx

$95k–$200k per year

part-time employment type

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full-time regular employee package includes bonus, benefits, and equity. Temporary employee benefits package may apply after 60 days
• part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.

Why this role

Requires strong C++ or Python skills and basic proficiency in the other, plus familiarity with Git and build or packaging systems. Preferred experience includes automated test solutions, aircraft or autonomous vehicles, firmware or simulation tooling, and ability to obtain security clearance. Full-time employee packages include bonus, benefits, and equity; part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.

About the employer

Shield AI is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.