Software Test Engineer (Computer Vision & AI)

Shield AI is a venture-backed defence technology company building intelligent autonomous systems for aircraft. Our mission is to protect service members and civilians through AI and autonomy.
Founded in 2015, Shield AI’s flagship autonomy software, Hivemind, powers aircraft, drones, and other platforms to perform complex missions with high reliability in contested environments.
For more information, visit www.shield.ai and follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram.

What You’ll Do:

• Test advanced computer vision pipelines and mission-critical software for autonomous systems.
• Develop test plans, test cases, and regression test plans to ensure software quality and robustness.
• Review requirements and specifications, and validate/verify solutions against those requirements.
• Conduct in-field system testing and data collection to support real-world use cases.
• Collaborate closely with software development teams to improve product quality and performance.
• Support and manage the flow, analysis, and management of large-scale data from robotic systems.
• Work in a fast-paced, collaborative engineering environment, focused on continuous improvement and quality outcomes.

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience as a Software Tester or Test Analyst in commercial environments.
• Strong background in developing manual and automated test cases.
• Ability to design and manage Regression Test Plans.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work closely with engineers to deliver quality outcomes.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to own outcomes and deliverables with minimal supervision.
• Strong interest in learning and applying new testing technologies and practices.

Bonus Points For:

• Experience setting up test environments and operating systems (Windows and Linux).
• Cross-platform testing, including Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL).
• Familiarity with automated testing tools.
• Interest or experience in testing real-time embedded systems.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Proficiency with fault tracking systems and maintaining client-facing documentation.
• Interest in field testing, data product validation, and data collection.
• ISTQB accreditation or other relevant testing certifications.

Why Shield AI?

• Work on mission-critical AI and autonomy systems solving real-world defence and security challenges.
• Join a high-performing, collaborative engineering team working at the cutting edge of technology.
• Enjoy a flexible, supportive work environment - our office is located in Port Melbourne, close to Melbourne CBD.
• Salary + equity for permanent roles, with flexible working options available.

Help us redefine what’s possible in autonomous defence — apply today!
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, colour, 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.