# Senior Engineer, Test & Evaluation
**Company:** [Shield AI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/shield-ai)
**Location:** Dallas, TX
**Salary:** $140K-$175K
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Test Planning, Test Execution, Flight Test, Uav/Uas Testing, Aircraft Integration, Test Procedures, Engineering Drawings, Avionics, Troubleshooting, Test Readiness Reviews, Dod Secret Clearance, Cross-Functional Collaboration
**Posted:** 2026-06-15
> Hands-on test engineer planning and executing ground/flight tests for UAV and manned aircraft systems, developing procedures, troubleshooting avionics, and ensuring safety and compliance through production and operations.
## Job Description
## Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain traceability of test requirements throughout system development, integration, and test execution phases.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute aircraft/lab test execution activities, including pre-test readiness reviews, test conduct, data collection, and post-test reporting.
- Coordinate test schedules and support comprehensive test planning activities to ensure alignment with program milestones and objectives.
- Develop and manage test event sequencing and execution plans throughout the aircraft build and integration lifecycle.
- Coordinate and oversee ground and flight test execution activities, ensuring adherence to approved procedures, safety requirements, and program objectives.
- Participate in Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), test planning meetings, and pre-test briefings.
- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve test procedures to enhance accuracy, efficiency, repeatability, and overall execution quality.
- Investigate, troubleshoot, and evaluate test anomalies, discrepancies, and system performance issues.
- Collaborate closely with Test Engineering, Quality Engineering, and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and implement corrective actions.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on increasing test efficiency, execution quality, and operational effectiveness.
- Support extended work hours, shift work, and weekend operations as required.

## Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field and 5+ years of relevant aerospace, aircraft test, or flight test experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience planning, executing, and reporting on test activities for UAV, UAS, or manned aircraft systems.
- Ability to read, interpret, and understand engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
- Experience developing aircraft test plans, test procedures, and test documentation for new or modified aircraft systems.
- Hands-on experience supporting aircraft integration, test, and validation activities in a production or manufacturing environment.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex aircraft, avionics, and system integration issues during test activities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated attention to detail with a proactive, safety-focused approach to testing and operations.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance and any required program access.
- Willingness to work non-standard hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Ability to travel domestically to support flight test and customer site activities.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Active DoD Secret security clearance (current preferred) with eligibility to support special access programs.
- Experience supporting Group 5 UAS/UAV launch, recovery, and flight operations.
- Hands-on experience with aircraft avionics systems, integration, troubleshooting, and testing.
- Aircraft maintenance experience supporting military, commercial, or unmanned aircraft platforms.
- Experience conducting laboratory-based testing, verification, and validation of aircraft systems, subsystems, or components.
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