Senior HIL Integration Engineer

Shield AI, established in 2015, is an innovative defense technology company dedicated to protecting service members and civilians through intelligent, autonomous systems. As a Senior HIL Integration Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of developing and testing state-of-the-art AI aircraft systems.

The role is positioned within the Hivemind Solutions Test department (HMS Test), which is responsible for building comprehensive testing infrastructure for the world's most advanced AI pilot systems. You'll be working with a diverse range of technologies, from embedded systems to AI behaviors, ensuring the highest quality and reliability standards are met.

Your primary responsibilities will involve designing and maintaining Hardware-In-The-Loop (HIL) infrastructure, leading sensor integration, and creating automated test tools using Python or C++. You'll be hands-on with testing and debugging during both ground and flight test campaigns, working directly with various aircraft platforms including real-world jets and Shield AI's V-BAT.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in autonomous systems, combining software engineering with hardware integration. You'll be part of a mission-driven team with offices across the globe, including San Diego, Dallas, Washington D.C., and international locations.

The ideal candidate will bring strong mechanical and electrical engineering skills, programming proficiency, and experience with robotics or unmanned aerial systems. This role requires US citizenship due to security clearance requirements and offers competitive compensation including salary, bonus, benefits, and equity.

Working at Shield AI means being part of a team that's making historic aviation firsts and directly contributing to the safety of service members and civilians worldwide. The company culture emphasizes innovation, rapid development, and cross-functional collaboration, making it an ideal environment for engineers who are passionate about making a real-world impact through technology.