Senior Simulation Framework Engineer - HMSF (C++/Python)

Shield; Washington; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Simulation Framework Engineer to write C++ and Python, design adapters, and build plugins for our modeling and simulation environments and core autonomy software.

You will migrate HMSSimBlocks to HMSF, port custom modules, and ensure compatibility with DoD-recognized backends like AFSIM and NGTS. The role emphasizes hands-on development, debugging, and robust testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, CS, CE, Systems or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong software development background in C++ and Python in Linux.
• Solid fundamentals: Git, automated testing, debugging.
• Experience writing or maintaining plugins, interfaces, or modeling frameworks for simulation environments.
• Familiarity with UDP/TCP, DDS middleware, serialization or CIGI standards.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

• Write, compile, and maintain adapters, plugins, and interfaces in C++ and Python for multiple simulators.
• Migrate HMSSimBlocks to HMSF and port custom modules while supporting legacy users.
• Design and maintain a reusable CIGI plugin layer for visual communication with Aechelon image generators.
• Ensure extensibility with templates and architectures for plug-in sensors or models.
• Maintain parity in CSF loading, DDS, GRID standards, and Hivemind SDK updates.
• Help integration teams debug complex simulation-autonomy issues and write tests.

Skills

C++

Python

Linux

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Git

DDS middleware

CIGI

AFSIM

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a Simulation Framework Engineer to write C++ and Python, design adapters, and build plugins for our modeling and simulation environments and core autonomy software.

You will migrate HMSSimBlocks to HMSF, port custom modules, and ensure compatibility with DoD-recognized backends like AFSIM and NGTS. The role emphasizes hands-on development, debugging, and robust testing.