jobs

Manager, Software Test & Autonomation (R5461)

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

San Diego, California

Status

Open

Posted

2026-07-22T03:53:58.746+00:00

Shield AI is hiring a manager to lead its Software Test & Automation Team in San Diego. The team builds verification, validation and automation capabilities for Hivemind autonomy software, using software-, hardware- and vehicle-in-the-loop test environments. The manager sets verification strategy, builds automated validation frameworks and software readiness standards across programs including XBAT, VBAT, Weapons, Space and Maritime, working with software, systems, integration and flight test groups. The posting seeks a technical leader experienced in building engineering teams and scalable automation strategies.