Senior Software Test and Automation Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Software Test and Automation Engineer role is onsite in Dallas, TX. Compensation is $110,000–$170,000 per year. Shield AI develops intelligent systems, including autonomy software and aircraft, with a mission to protect service members and civilians. The engineer builds automated test infrastructure and performs system-level verification to provide evidence of software quality, reliability, and mission readiness. The role works across simulation and hardware environments and collaborates with autonomy, systems engineering, digital infrastructure, and flight test teams to support operational deployment.

What you'll do

• Design and maintain automated test frameworks and infrastructure
• develop and execute verification strategies across simulation, SIL, HIL, and VIL
• build regression, integration, functional, and performance test suites
• develop Python automation and analysis tools
• analyze results and support root-cause investigations
• create quality metrics and readiness assessments
• integrate testing into CI/CD workflows.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior software test and automation engineer

dallas tx

shield ai

$110k–$170k annually

python

automated testing

software verification

ci/cd

simulation

hardware-in-the-loop

autonomy software

defense technology

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full-time regular employee package includes bonus, benefits, and equity
• specific benefits are not detailed.

Why this role

Requires 4–7 years of relevant software test, verification, automation, or validation experience and strong Python proficiency; preferred experience includes flight control systems and unmanned aerial systems.

About the employer

Shield AI is hiring for this role. Industry: Custom Computer Programming Services. Sector: 54.