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Shield AI

Modeling & Simulation Engineer (R4869)

San Diego, California$130k–$200kfull time employeemidAdded yesterday

About this role

Shield AI seeks a Staff Modeling & Simulation Engineer to build and advance the core simulation platform for next-generation VTOL aircraft. You'll develop simulation engines, deploy high-fidelity aircraft models in C++, and validate performance against real-world data to enable safe and rapid autonomous flight testing.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop the simulation engine and aircraft models in C++ for VTOL platforms
  • Integrate multiphysics and aeronautical systems knowledge into simulation architecture
  • Validate simulation results against test data and vendor specifications for operational accuracy
  • Support hardware-in-the-loop and mission autonomy simulation across engineering domains
  • Conduct system performance analysis and optimization for stability and speed
  • Collaborate with autonomy and flight test teams to evaluate autonomous algorithms at scale

What they're looking for

  • C++ software development
  • Multiphysics simulation and modeling
  • Aeronautical systems and flight dynamics
  • Aircraft performance analysis and validation
  • Surrogate modeling and machine learning methods
  • Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing
  • Real-time simulation systems
  • Model verification and validation (V&V)
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Shield AI

Shield AI develops autonomous defense aircraft platforms, including systems like the V-BAT, requiring sophisticated hardware integration and testing. The company is hiring mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and supplier development specialists to design aircraft systems, develop test solutions, and manage aerospace supply chains.

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Likely interview questions

  • Describe your experience developing aircraft simulation models—what physics domains did you simulate and how did you validate accuracy?
  • How have you optimized real-time simulation performance while maintaining model fidelity?
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