Senior Engineer, C++ Modeling & Simulation Engineer (R2813)
Shield AI
Washington, DC, USA
Posted 6+ months ago
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Its products include Hivemind Enterprise—EdgeOS, Pilot, Commander, and Forge—as well as V-BAT and Sentient Vision Systems (wide-area motion imaging software). With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kyiv (Ukraine), and Melbourne (Australia), Shield AI’s technology actively supports U.S. and allied operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X and Instagram.
This position is ideal for a C++ generalist who thrives on tackling complex challenges in systems and systems integration. If you enjoy working on impactful projects and solving problems collaboratively within a dynamic team, this role is for you. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions, integrating third-party systems and advancing cutting-edge technologies.
What You'll Do:
- Develop and maintain high-performance C++ software for various projects.
- Contribute to system architecture and design, ensuring robust and scalable solutions.
- Integrate third-party software and hardware systems into broader architectures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and deliverables.
- Apply modern agile software development practices, including continuous integration and test-driven development.
- Debug, optimize, and deploy real-time processing systems.
- Embrace opportunities to learn and adopt new technologies.
Required Qualifications:
- Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 4 years and a Master’s degree; or 2 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience.
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
- Aerospace Engineering, and/or similar degree, or equivalent practical experience
- Ability to develop, benchmark, debug, and deploy software-based algorithms
- Demonstrated problem solving skills by applying a scientific approach
- 3+ years of industry experience
- Experience working projects with 10+ contributors
- Offers Fast, efficient, effective problem-solving approaches
- Exceptional collaborator and communicator
- Comfortability within Unix environments
- Hard-working, trustworthy teammate
- Exhibits holding themselves and others to high standards
- Being kind to others
- Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Real-time and distributed simulation experience
- Familiarity with Python
- Knowledge of third-party system integration (software and hardware)
- Experience with DOD simulations such as AFSIM and NGTS, especially with C++ plugin development
- Experience with web-service technologies like gRPC, REST APIs, message queues (ActiveMQ, ZeroMQ), etc
- Familiarity with C++ tooling like CMake and Conan
- Experience with UCI and OMS Standards
- Active SECRET clearance
What We Value
- A collaborative and adaptable mindset.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality solutions efficiently.
- A desire to work in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
This role is for those ready to take ownership of their projects and deliver impactful results while growing within an agile and innovative environment.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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