# Software Integration & Test Manager at Shield AI

- Company: Shield AI
- Status: Open
- Workplace: On-site
- Location: Kyiv
- Level: Lead
- Discipline: DevOps & SRE
- Employment: Full-time
- Posted: 2026-09-15
- Skills: Applications Engineering, Hivemind Solutions Division
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/3824ce13-5af0-436c-91bb-835b2740bf95

## Description

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 seeking a Manager, Autonomy Software Integration & Test to lead a team supporting the development, integration, testing, and deployment of autonomous systems in Ukraine.

This is a hands-on leadership role that combines people management with technical execution across software, hardware, aircraft systems, and flight operations. The ideal candidate has strong software and systems-integration experience, develops high-performing engineers, and can lead complex work in fast-paced field environments.

This role will primarily support operations in the Kyiv region, with occasional travel to other locations within Ukraine.


More Shield AI roles: https://deviantjobs.com/companies/shield-ai