Senior Engineer, Systems Test (R5038)
Lead simulation-driven testing and automation for Shield AI's autonomy software. Build test frameworks and validate performance in simulated and real-world mission environments.
Senior System Test Engineer
Designs and executes test strategies for autonomous vehicle safety-critical functions including navigation and sensor fusion. Requires 5+ years experience in system validation and bachelor's in engineering.
110k – 140kClarksburg, MDQA EngineeringOnsite5+ YOE
About the role
What you'll do
- Own vehicle-level test strategy for autonomy features and safety-critical functions
- Translate system requirements and user journeys into structured test plans and scenario matrices
- Identify operational edge cases and risk-driven test permutations
- Design and source custom test interfaces, instrumentation, and tooling as needed
- Execute and oversee testing across simulation, benches, and real vehicles
- Analyze results, perform root cause analysis, and clearly communicate risk and readiness
- Write scripts and tools to monitor metrics, automate checks, and accelerate debugging
- Partner with Systems, Software, Hardware, and Safety to define V&V strategy
- Provide testability feedback during design and requirement reviews
- Represent Product Validation in program milestones and readiness discussions
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in system test, validation, integration, or V&V roles
- Hands-on experience testing, troubleshooting hardware or software systems
- Customer-focused mindset and sense of quality
- Proven experience designing and executing system-level tests
- Experience analyzing complex failures across hardware, software, and integration boundaries
- Working knowledge of autonomous or complex cyber-physical systems
- Flexible team player with good communication skills, able to work in fast-paced environment
- Willingness to travel for testing and field support (up to ~25%)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with automotive and defense safety standards such as ISO 26262 and/or MIL-STD882E
- Experience working on DoD programs
- Working understanding of autonomous system architectures including perception, planning, and control subsystems
- Understanding of automotive electronics and familiarity with communication protocols such as Ethernet, CAN, and LIN
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, data pipelines, or automated test frameworks
Compensation
US Salary Range: $110,000—$140,000 annually (plus equity and competitive benefits).
Skills
System TestingAutonomous VehiclesSensor FusionV&VIso 26262Mil-Std882ECanEthernetLinCI/CD
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