Shield AI · 2 months ago
Senior Engineer, Simulation (R3994)
Dallas, Texas
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$160K/yr - $220K/yr
3+ years expShield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The Senior Engineer, Simulation will be responsible for creating and maintaining sensor and hardware models in simulations, as well as validating these models against live flight data.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security
Responsibilities
Create hardware / sensor models in C++ (Engines, Servos, Air Data Sensors, IMUs, GPS sensors, optical sensors, boat models, Contact models)
Manage the lifecycle of the models (improvements, etc.) for all development environments (SIL, PIL, HIL, VIL)
Add unit tests for any newly written C++ code / models
Validate the models against live flight data (System ID methods)
Create justified Monte Carlo bounds for all models
Create documentation for all models
Scale simulation into CI pipelines
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a minimum of 3-5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Experience developing and delivering a simulation framework for internal or external customers
Solid fundamentals in math and physics
Experience with C++ 17 or newer in a production environment
Experience with Linux, git, command line tools, etc
Experience with data analysis
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders
You have a demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others
Preferred
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and/or containerized application development
Experience with physics-based implementations of forces and moments using numerical methods, differential equations, etc
Familiarity with rigid body dynamics (e.g. Euler's equations, quaternions), aerodynamics, propulsion systems, etc
Benefits
Bonus
Benefits
Equity
Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Company
Shield AI
Shield AI is a deep-tech company that focuses on developing AI-powered systems to enhance the safety of service members and civilians.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.31BKey Investors
Hercules CapitalUS Innovative Technology FundSnowpoint Ventures
2025-03-06Series F· $240M
2023-12-29Debt Financing· $200M
2023-10-31Series F· $300M
Leadership Team
Gary Steele
Chief Executive Officer
Brandon Tseng
Co-Founder
Recent News
Washington Technology
2026-01-11
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