Autonomy for the world. Backed by a16z.
About the role
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. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field and 5+ years of relevant aerospace, aircraft test, or flight test experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience planning, executing, and reporting on test activities for UAV, UAS, or manned aircraft systems
- Ability to read, interpret, and understand engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
- Experience developing aircraft test plans, test procedures, and test documentation for new or modified aircraft systems
- Hands-on experience supporting aircraft integration, test, and validation activities in a production or manufacturing environment
- Ability to troubleshoot complex aircraft, avionics, and system integration issues during test activities
More about this role
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, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. 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 .
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...
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