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Senior Manager, Software Test and Automation (R6080)

Shield AI· V-BAT Division – V-BAT Engineering - Software
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Dallas, TX$190k - $280k + bonusFull Time EmployeePosted 7mo ago

About the role

Senior Manager responsible for verification and validation of autonomy, mission-oriented avionics software for Shield AI’s next-gen aircraft systems, focusing on scalable automated test infrastructure and cross-functional collaboration to ensure testability, traceability, and mission readiness.

Responsibilities

  • Build a world class software and system test infrastructure for rapid software deployments
  • Own end-to-end system test strategy for software-in-the-loop (SIL), hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and vehicle-in-the-loop (VIL) environments—scaling them for continuous integration and rapid release cycles.
  • Design and implement mission-critical system test cases validating autonomous behaviors, requirements compliance, and operational edge cases across nominal, safety-critical, and degraded conditions.
  • Coordinate and execute flight test and software release campaigns, working cross-functionally with autonomy, embedded systems, flight ops, and safety engineering teams.

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related field
  • 8+ years of experience in software testing, systems testing, or verification & validation for complex, safety-critical or mission-critical systems (autonomy, aerospace, defense, robotics, UAVs, etc.)
  • 3+ years of experience leading teams, including some experience managing other managers
  • Strong proficiency in test automation, scripting, data analysis, and test infrastructure development
  • Hands-on experience building and maintaining automated test frameworks (SIL, HIL, VIL, CI/CD pipelines)
  • Experience validating autonomous behaviors or distributed real-time systems
  • Deep understanding of software verification methodologies, including requirements traceability, test planning, and regression testing
  • Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testbeds, embedded systems, or avionics integration
  • Ability to design system-level test cases including edge cases, degraded modes, and safety-critical scenarios
  • Strong ability to work cross-functionally with autonomy, avionics, embedded, and flight ops teams
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills, especially around test plans, procedures, and safety considerations

Skills

Required:Test automationAutomated test frameworksSystem-level test design

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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