Senior Engineer, Autonomy & Mission Simulation

Shield AI; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 128,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking an experienced operations analyst to develop analytic strategies for autonomous aircraft in real-world military scenarios. You will lead modeling, simulation, and wargaming to evaluate system performance, survivability, and mission impact.

Collaborate with engineering, product managers, and DoD stakeholders to translate insights into design decisions, CONOPS development, and system improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in operational analysis, modeling & simulation (M&S), or military operations research.
• Expertise in military mission analysis, operational planning, and wargaming methodologies.
• Proficiency with AFSIM, STK, MATLAB, or other M&S tools used for aerospace and defense applications.
• Deep understanding of air combat, ISR, electronic warfare, or autonomous systems in contested environments.
• Experience working with DoD stakeholders, warfighters, and government agencies to align capabilities with mission requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute operational analysis strategies to assess autonomous aircraft performance in real-world military scenarios.
• Lead modeling, simulation, and wargaming efforts to evaluate system performance, mission impact, and survivability in contested environments.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and product managers to translate operational insights into design decisions and system improvements.
• Conduct trade studies and sensitivity analyses to assess system performance under varying conditions and threats.
• Develop and present technical reports, briefings, and recommendations to senior leadership, customers, and government agencies.

Skills

Operational analysis

Modeling & simulation

Military operations research

Aerospace & defense M&S tools

Cloud/HPC workflows

Tools

AFSIM

STK

MATLAB

Job description

Shield AI is seeking an experienced operations analyst to develop analytic strategies for autonomous aircraft in real-world military scenarios. You will lead modeling, simulation, and wargaming to evaluate system performance, survivability, and mission impact.

Collaborate with engineering, product managers, and DoD stakeholders to translate insights into design decisions, CONOPS development, and system improvements.