Software Integration & Test Manager
Shield AI
Kyiv, Ukraine · Full time employee · Test, Safety & Quality
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.
Apply on Shield AI’s careers page- Company
- Shield AI
- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Workplace
- On-site
- Type
- Full time employee
- Level
- Lead / Manager
- Specialism
- Test, Safety & Quality
- Team
- Applications Engineering
- Posted
- 15 September 2026
About the 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 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.