Staff Engineer, Test & Evaluation (R5141)
Posted Jun 12, 2026·Open for 43 days (and counting)
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Key details
Function
Engineering
Workplace
On-site
Location
Dallas, US
Job Description
Founded in 2015, 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 and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Job Description:
We are looking for a driven and hands-on test professional to support aircraft and system testing in a fast-paced aerospace environment on our XBAT program. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, working closely
with cross-functional teams, and seeing projects move from early development through production and flight operations. The right candidate will have experience planning and executing tests for UAV or manned aircraft platforms and be comfortable building test plans and procedures from the ground up. This individual should be organized, adaptable, and detail-oriented, with the ability to
manage multiple test activities while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and mission success.
with cross-functional teams, and seeing projects move from early development through production and flight operations. The right candidate will have experience planning and executing tests for UAV or manned aircraft platforms and be comfortable building test plans and procedures from the ground up. This individual should be organized, adaptable, and detail-oriented, with the ability to
manage multiple test activities while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and mission success.
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Core fields
Posting ID
shieldai:dc9cd4bf-fc16-4016-aed4-776029ca3d35Title
Staff Engineer, Test & Evaluation (R5141)
Function
Engineering
Location
Dallas, Texas
Workplace mode
in_person
Posted at
2026-06-12 22:09:22Z
Compensation
undisclosed
Provenance
First seen (our tracker)
2026-06-16 00:40:29Z
Last seen
2026-07-26 08:03:34Z
Last updated
2026-07-26 08:03:34Z
Removed at
still open
Days open
Open for 43 days (and counting)
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lever
ATS slug
shieldaiVerification trail
- confirmed_closed2026-07-20 08:08:11Zvia lever
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