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Shield AI

Reliability Test Engineer (R5532)

Seattle, Washington$120k–$180kfull time employeemidAdded today

About this role

Shield AI is seeking a Reliability Test Engineer to help validate and improve the robustness of its autonomous systems and aircraft for defense applications. You'll design and execute comprehensive testing protocols to ensure their intelligent technologies meet rigorous reliability and safety standards across global operations.

What you'll do

  • Design and execute reliability testing strategies for autonomous systems and aircraft platforms
  • Analyze test data and failure modes to identify performance bottlenecks and improvement areas
  • Develop and maintain automated testing infrastructure and validation frameworks
  • Collaborate with hardware and software teams to define reliability requirements and acceptance criteria
  • Document test results, generate technical reports, and present findings to stakeholders
  • Support field testing operations and gather real-world performance data

What they're looking for

  • Test design and validation methodologies
  • Data analysis and statistical methods
  • Autonomous systems knowledge
  • Test automation and scripting
  • Technical writing and documentation
  • Problem-solving and root cause analysis
  • Python or similar programming languages
  • Familiarity with defense or aerospace environments
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Shield AI

Shield AI develops autonomous defense aircraft platforms, including systems like the V-BAT, requiring sophisticated hardware integration and testing. The company is hiring mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and supplier development specialists to design aircraft systems, develop test solutions, and manage aerospace supply chains.

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Likely interview questions

  • Describe your experience designing reliability tests for complex systems—what approach do you take to uncover failure modes?
  • How have you used data analysis to drive engineering decisions in previous projects?
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