Staff Modeling & Simulation Engineer - Aircraft Autonomy

Shield AI; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Staff Modeling & Simulation Engineer in Boston to develop advanced simulation tools for next-generation aircraft programs. This role involves creating and optimizing aircraft subsystem models, conducting performance analysis, and ensuring the simulation's accuracy.

Ideal candidates will hold a BS or MS in a related field and possess over 7 years of experience in simulation software development with a strong emphasis on C++. The offered salary ranges from $150,000 to $220,000 annually, with added benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in simulation software development, focusing on modern C++.
• Strong understanding of rigid-body dynamics and aerodynamics.
• Proven experience in robotics or aerospace simulation systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop models and infrastructure for the integrated simulation pipeline.
• Design high-performance simulation tools for testing and release.
• Conduct verification and validation analysis on modeling tools.

Skills

C++

Simulation software development

Collaboration skills

Debugging complex environments

Performance optimization

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science, Aerospace, Robotics, or related field

Tools

CMake

GTest

Python

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a Staff Modeling & Simulation Engineer in Boston to develop advanced simulation tools for next-generation aircraft programs. This role involves creating and optimizing aircraft subsystem models, conducting performance analysis, and ensuring the simulation's accuracy.

Ideal candidates will hold a BS or MS in a related field and possess over 7 years of experience in simulation software development with a strong emphasis on C++. The offered salary ranges from $150,000 to $220,000 annually, with added benefits.