Simulation Specialist, AMER (R6171)

Shield; Washington; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI’s Aechelon division seeks a Simulation Specialist to accelerate the growth of its simulation portfolio across the AMER defense, aviation, and synthetic training markets. This role blends business development with technical insight, translating Aechelon capabilities into mission-focused value for U.S.-based customers, primes, OEMs, and partners.

You will collaborate with sales, product, and engineering teams to identify, qualify, and advance simulation opportunities, maintain credible

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, shape, and advance simulation opportunities with U.S.-based customers, primes, simulator OEMs, integrators, and partners.
• Maintain accurate forecasts and a credible pipeline while aligning with internal stakeholders.
• Partner with sales leaders, account owners, program leadership, product, and technical teams to translate Aechelon capabilities into mission-relevant value.

Job description

Job Description:

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BATaircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Aechelon is seeking a Simulation Specialist to help drive growth of the Aechelon simulation portfolio across the AMER defense, aviation, and synthetic training markets. This role serves as a specialist seller and business development resource within the Go-To-Market team, partnering with sales leaders, account owners, program leadership, product, and technical teams to identify, qualify, shape, and advance simulation opportunities with U.S.-based customers, primes, simulator OEMs, integrators, and partners.

The Simulation Specialist combines simulation and training market knowledge, visual systems and geospatial awareness, and disciplined commercial execution. The role requires a customer-facing professional who can translate Aechelon capabilities into mission-relevant value, support complex pursuits, and help build a credible pipeline while maintaining accurate forecasts and strong internal alignment.