Shield AI
Our mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.

Test Operations Engineering Manager (R2106)

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Employer Provided Salary: $123,931-$168,353 Annually
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Introduction to Shield A

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company whose mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. In pursuit of this mission, Shield AI is building the world’s best AI pilot. Its AI pilot, Hivemind, has flown a fighter jet (F-16), a vertical takeoff and landing drone (V-BAT), and a quadcopter (Nova). The company has offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington DC and abroad. Shield AI’s products and people are currently in the field actively supporting operations with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. allies. 


Are you a passionate and innovative engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI and robotics products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!

 

The Test Operations team is a cross-functional group of engineers skilled across testing, software, robotics, and fixture prototyping. The team drives test execution of Hivemind software for all SAI product lines – they are responsible for verifying system requirements, validating operational performance, and demonstrating our product to customers. The team maintains our AI/HIL labs, manages test assets, and quickly produces prototypes that fulfill critical testing needs. The team is looking for an engineering manager to lead successful execution of the team’s charter, plus manage the career growth and performance of individuals on the team.  


As the Test Operations team lead, you will work at the intersection of test engineering, robotics, avionics, and flight operations. You will work alongside Hivemind technical leads and test/system experts to establish test plans and prioritize test execution. You will build skills in test engineering, autonomy software, and integration testing. You will be responsible for strategic planning of resources, including hiring, training, and task prioritization for Test Operations team members.

 

We are looking for a leader, passionate about testing and making things happen. Ideally someone who has experience with flight test operations, test engineering, and robotics. 



Projects you might work on:

  • Drive flight test plans and execution for small air vehicles, such as Nova. 
  • Plan and execute customer facing flight demo events. 
  • Work with engineering to build and maintain a HIL lab for V-BAT software testing. 
  • Prototype or produce hardware for flight test operations in the lab or off-site.

Required qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience in a management or leadership position. 
  • Minimum 6 years of experience with B.S. in the STEM field (Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics), a similar degree, or equivalent practical experience. 
  • Experience with Test Engineering practices and principals - including developing test plans, test procedures, and test reporting. 
  • Experience with cross functional projects that include software and hardware, ideally for products in robotics or aviation. 
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. 
  • You can make great plans to resource and roadmap projects to maximize business impact balanced with high quality execution.
  • You have a demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others. 
  • You are capable of managing cross-functional projects and achieving high quality execution. 
  • You are passionate and capable in managing team growth and performance management. 

Competencies:

  • Test planning 
  • Basic computer engineering skills (networking, bash scripts, software system troubleshooting) 
  • Python scripting 

Preferred qualifications:

  • Manned or Unmanned flight experience, including quadcopters
  • Basic software programming skills (Linux shell, Python, C++) 
  • Software management tools (Git, Azure DevOps/Jira, Artifactory) 
  • Experience with robotics or avionics integration and related ecosystem(s) 
  • Experience with modern test management tools (SpiraTest, Jama, JIRA, ADO, Jazz, Cameo, DOORs, etc)
  • Experience training and developing personnel. 
  • #LI-OE1 




Total compensation: Salary within range listed above + Bonus + Benefits + Equity (if applicable)

Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. Information on the benefits offered is here. All offers are contingent on a cleared background check.


Location guidelines-

Onsite = 5 days/week

Remote = Remote but able to come to the office as requested for business needs


If you're interested in being part of our team, apply now! 


Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. 

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What are Shield AI Perks + Benefits

Shield AI Benefits Overview

Medical, Dental, and Vision
Access to medical (HMOs & PPOs), including dental and vision. Shield AI pays 90% for employees and 75% for dependents. Life insurance policies are available including Voluntary Term Life and AD&D.

Retirement Services
Invest in your future with 401K matching retirement services provided by Vanguard. Shield AI fully matches the first 3% of contributions and matches half of your next 2%, coming out to ~4% match from us.

Paid Parental Leave
Shield AI offers up to 12 weeks paid parental leave for mothers AND fathers. We want you to be present and support your family. While you're out, your team has your back!

Learning and Development
We offer leadership-specific training, expert speakers, and 24/7 access to Udemy. Shield AI encourage all teammates to take 1 hour per week to learn or sharpen a skill. We call it a DEAL hour (Drop Everything And Learn).

Paid Time Off
You accrue 6.15 hours of paid time off (PTO) per paycheck. This is ~12 hours/month or ~20 days per year. However, you can take up to and accumulate a maximum of 336 hours (42 days) of PTO total.

Company Events & Merch
If Monday-Friday isn't enough time with teammates, there's always the weekend! From pickleball tournaments to company baseball games and happy hours, we love spending time with each other. You can do so in custom company merch, which has included Patagonia, JBL and Lululemon.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Employee-led culture committees
Quarterly engagement surveys
In-person all-hands meetings
The witty team at the Eagles Wing in DC loves to stand up during weekly standup!
Flexible work schedule
Diversity
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
Mental health benefits
Transgender health care benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Shield AI offers restricted stock units (RSU) as part of its standard compensation package.
Performance bonus
Pay transparency
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave.
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Company sponsored family events
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Shield AI's vacation policy includes four weeks paid time off for all employees.
Paid holidays
Flexible time off
Bereavement leave benefits
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Relocation assistance
Fitness stipend
Mother's room
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications

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