Systems Test Engineer

Shield AI is hiring a Systems Test Engineer in Bengaluru, India. Level rates it ; you can apply on Level.

AI in this role

Lead simulation-driven testing and quality assurance for intelligent autonomy software systems at Shield AI.

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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.
The Hivemind Solutions Test Department is seeking a Senior Test Engineer (Software & Simulation Focus) to join our Bangalore-based team. Since Shield AI's mission is to protect service members and civilians, The Hivemind Solutions Test Department makes this a reality by validating the reliability, safety, and performance of our world-class autonomy software.
You’ll lead simulation-driven testing, automation, and software quality efforts for Hivemind, building and executing test frameworks that ensure our autonomy software performs reliably across simulated and real-world mission environments.
Shield AI is growing quickly, and we're looking for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, embraces learning, and brings a high-ownership, mission-driven mindset. This is a chance to have a real impact—advancing autonomy that protects lives—while working with a collaborative, high-performing team.

How we rate this

Systems Test Engineer at Shield AI rates 70 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Works on AI (AI Level 3 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Works on AI. The daily work is on AI products, without building the model.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Open the description and count.

Key facts

Systems Test Engineer is an open job at Shield AI.
Level rates this role AI Level 3 of 4: Works on AI.
The role is based in Bangalore.
The job was posted on October 9, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Shield AI. Apply on Shield AI

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Software TestingTest AutomationSimulationRobotics TestingPythonCSimulation Software

Questions you could be asked

Tell me about a project where software testing was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where test automation was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where simulation was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where robotics testing was part of your work. What did you do?
Walk me through how you've used Python in your day-to-day work.

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List these exact terms on your resume: Software Testing, Test Automation, Simulation, Robotics Testing, and Python. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
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Show where AI is part of your daily process, not a one-off project. This role expects it to be a running habit.

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