Simulation Framework Engineer II | Autonomy & Plugins

Shield; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Bonus

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Simulation Framework Engineer (L2) to develop and maintain software that connects M&S environments with core autonomy software. You’ll write C++ and Python, build adapters, and support reusable components across HMSSimBlocks and HMSF.

You will help migrate HMSSimBlocks capabilities to HMSF, port modules, test functionality, and maintain compatibility for programs using HMSSimBlocks.

Qualifications

• Master’s or equivalent practical experience in a technical field.
• Foundational programming in C++ and Python.
• Familiar with Linux development environments and scripting.
• Understand Git, debugging, code review, and automated testing.
• Familiarity with OO programming, APIs, and modular design.
• Exposure to networking concepts and data exchange.
• Interest in modeling, simulation, autonomy, robotics, or defense tech.
• Ability to obtain/maintain U.S. SECRET security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, compile, test, and maintain C++ and Python software for adapters and interfaces.
• Contribute to integrations for backends like AFSIM, NGTS, Aechelon, HMSSimBlocks, HMSF.
• Port features from HMSSimBlocks to HMSF and update interfaces.
• Maintain HMSSimBlocks integrations for legacy programs.
• Help build reusable simulation components and plugin patterns for sensors and models.
• Assist with CIGI-based plugins and interfaces for Aechelon image generators.
• Verify CSF loading, DDS communications, GRID interfaces, and Hivemind SDK compatibility.
• Diagnose issues via logs, network traffic, DDS messages, and configuration files.
• Write unit and integration tests, documentation, and example configs.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and bug triage with teams.

Skills

C++

Python

Linux

Debugging

Unit testing

Git

OO design

Networking basics

Analytical skills

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field

Tools

AFSIM

NGTS

Unreal Engine

Unity

Gazebo

ROS 2

MATLAB/Simulink

DDS

ZeroMQ

gRPC

GoogleTest

CMake

Docker

Podman

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a Simulation Framework Engineer (L2) to develop and maintain software that connects M&S environments with core autonomy software. You’ll write C++ and Python, build adapters, and support reusable components across HMSSimBlocks and HMSF.

You will help migrate HMSSimBlocks capabilities to HMSF, port modules, test functionality, and maintain compatibility for programs using HMSSimBlocks.