Senior Aircraft Modeling & Simulation Engineer

Shieldai; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Join Shield AI as a Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer in Dallas, Texas, where you will contribute to next-generation aircraft programs. Your role involves designing and building aircraft subsystem models, creating infrastructure for automated testing, and performing system performance analyses. You'll ensure our simulation capabilities reflect realistic aircraft behavior and leverage advanced C++ techniques.

Collaborate across various engineering disciplines while optimizing for speed and accuracy. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including bonuses and equity opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development with emphasis on modern C++.
• Strong understanding of rigid-body dynamics, kinematics, and flight mechanics.
• Experience with software testing tools and model verification.

Responsibilities

• Develop models for the integrated simulation pipeline in C++.
• Design high-performance simulation tools.
• Conduct system performance analysis and generate reports.

Skills

Modern C++ (C++17 or later)

Performance optimization

System performance analysis

Collaboration and communication

Python for data analysis

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science, Aerospace, Robotics, or related field

Tools

CMake

GTest

CI/CD workflows

Job description

Join Shield AI as a Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer in Dallas, Texas, where you will contribute to next-generation aircraft programs. Your role involves designing and building aircraft subsystem models, creating infrastructure for automated testing, and performing system performance analyses. You'll ensure our simulation capabilities reflect realistic aircraft behavior and leverage advanced C++ techniques.

Collaborate across various engineering disciplines while optimizing for speed and accuracy. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including bonuses and equity opportunities.