Shield AI · 13 hours ago
Engineer II, XBAT Simulation Modeling
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$105K/yr - $155K/yr
2+ years expShield AI is focused on turning frontier autonomy into mission-ready aircraft, and they are seeking a Modeling & Simulation Engineer to contribute to their next-generation aircraft program. The role involves designing and building simulation tools, conducting performance analysis, and ensuring the simulation accurately reflects real aircraft behavior.
National DefenseArtificial Intelligence (AI)TransportationDronesAutonomous VehiclesMachine LearningNational Security
Responsibilities
Develop models and infrastructure for the integrated simulation pipeline in C++
Design deterministic, high-performance simulation tools capable of faster-than-real-time execution for development, testing, and release
Implement test scenarios and write unit, system, and regression tests
Collaborate across autonomy, embedded, GNC, and test engineering to ensure the simulation mirrors real aircraft behavior and mission scenarios
Contribute to platform-agnostic simulation tooling to accelerate future development efforts
Perform verification and validation (V&V) analysis activities on model tools
Conduct system performance analysis and generate reports and visualizations
Utilize best practices in C++, simulation architecture, and performance engineering
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in Computer Science, Aerospace, Robotics, or related field
2+ years of experience in software development, with emphasis on modern C++ (C++17 or later) and performance optimization
Strong understanding of rigid-body dynamics, kinematics, and basic flight and sensor mechanics
Proven experience developing or integrating simulation systems for robotics, aerospace, or autonomous systems
Ability to debug complex build and runtime environments (CMake, CPM, dependency management, logging, profiling tools)
Preferred
Grasp of real-time and deterministic software design, including multi-threading, synchronization, and memory management
Experience with DevOps-integrated simulation workflows, including CI/CD and automated hardware testing environments
Working knowledge of Python for data analysis, test automation, or simulation orchestration
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
Hanwha Aerospace,L3Harris TechnologiesHercules CapitalRiot Ventures,US Innovative Technology Fund
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
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