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Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer (R5009)

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and

Company

Shield AI

Location

Wichita Metro Area

Status

Open

Posted

2026-05-16T00:32:02.64+00:00

Shield AI is hiring a Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer for the X-BAT, an autonomous vertical takeoff and landing jet. The role involves designing, installing, validating, and maintaining data acquisition systems for aircraft-level testing. The engineer ensures reliable data capture from propulsion, structural, avionics, and autonomy systems, collaborating with flight test, systems engineering, avionics, autonomy, and safety teams. The posting seeks hands-on technical depth, disciplined execution, and effectiveness in a dynamic test environment. It is an on-site, full-time position based in the Wichita Metro Area.