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Senior Engineer, System Integration Test (R6086)

Shield AISan Diego, CaliforniaIntegration & Test
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Salary
$110K - $170K USD
Job type
Full Time Employee
Posted
24 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Defense is seeking a Senior Engineer, System Integration Test for a full-time position located in San Diego, California. This role serves as a vital technical bridge between mission software and physical aircraft systems, making it an ideal opportunity for professionals passionate about intelligent defense technology.

Role Overview

As a Senior Engineer, System Integration Test, the individual will integrate and verify Hivemind mission autonomy software directly onto Autonomous Collaborative Platform flight hardware. The professional will operate at the intersection of complex mission software and real aircraft avionics, working alongside platform vendors to verify interfaces, validate edge compute performance, and resolve integration challenges prior to flight testing.

Key Responsibilities

Drive system integration activities across Software-in-the-Loop and Hardware-in-the-Loop environments.
Work hands-on within internal laboratories and on-site at platform vendor integration facilities, including iron bird test benches.
Translate high-level program objectives into actionable integration plans, schedules, and test cards.
Systematically uncover interface gaps early in the development cycle and formulate technical solutions to address them.

Skills and Tools

System integration and verification methodologies
Software-in-the-Loop and Hardware-in-the-Loop testing environments
Autonomous flight hardware and avionics interfaces
Edge compute performance validation
Test planning, scheduling, and test card execution

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $170,000 per year, offered on a full-time employment basis.

About the Company

Defense, operating through Shield AI, is a venture-backed defense-tech enterprise dedicated to protecting service members and civilians through intelligent systems. The organization develops advanced products including Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies, supporting global operations from offices and facilities spanning the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply on the official company careers page to submit their application for this opportunity.

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of the Senior Engineer, System Integration Test role?

The position is based in San Diego, California.

Is this a full-time position?

Yes, this is listed as a full-time employee role.

What is the salary range for this job?

The salary ranges from $110,000 to $170,000 per year.

What technologies and software will the engineer work with?

The engineer will integrate and verify Hivemind mission autonomy software on Autonomous Collaborative Platform flight hardware, utilizing SIL and HIL environments.

How should I apply for this position?

Candidates should apply on the official company careers page.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Shield AI careers page.

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