Simulation Engineer – AI Flight & VTOL Platform

Roboticsconnected; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is building a cutting-edge aircraft simulation platform for next-generation VTOL systems. The Modeling & Simulation Engineer will develop and deploy simulation models, leveraging C++ across mathematical physics and surrogate ML approaches.

The role focuses on validating results against test data to ensure fast, reliable performance in operational scenarios. Join a team driving high-fidelity simulations for defense-tech applications, contributing to scalable simulation tooling and

Qualifications

• Proficient in C++ for simulation engines and tooling.
• Experience with modeling and simulation concepts in aerospace or defense domains.
• Knowledge of surrogate modeling or ML methods is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evolve the simulation engine for VTOL aircraft.
• Deploy advanced aircraft models in C++ across multiple engineering domains.
• Conduct system performance analysis using test/vendor data to ensure accuracy and speed.

Skills

C++

Multiphysics

Aeronautical systems

Job description

Shield AI is building a cutting-edge aircraft simulation platform for next-generation VTOL systems. The Modeling & Simulation Engineer will develop and deploy simulation models, leveraging C++ across mathematical physics and surrogate ML approaches.

The role focuses on validating results against test data to ensure fast, reliable performance in operational scenarios. Join a team driving high-fidelity simulations for defense-tech applications, contributing to scalable simulation tooling and