Engineer II, Simulation (R3135)
Shield AI
Dallas County, TX, USA
Posted on Feb 21, 2025
About Shield AI
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its flagship autonomy software, Hivemind, powers aircraft, drones, and other platforms, enabling complex missions with high reliability in contested environments. With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., and internationally, Shield AI’s products actively support U.S. and allied operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn,Twitter, and Instagram.
As a simulation engineer, you will be responsible creating and maintaining all of the truth models in the simulation as well as verifying the models against actual live flight data.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Port residual Simulink models for aircraft dynamics, engine models, aerodynamic models, etc. to C++
- Add unit tests for any newly written C++ code / models
- Manage the lifecycle of the models (improvements, etc.)
- Validate the models against live flight data
- Improve documentation for all models
- Integrate C++ models into existing build, software-in-the-loop simulator and processor-in-the-loop simulator – removing dependencies on Matlab and S-Function
- Help improve and validate all GUI interfaces with the simulation
- Scale simulation into CI pipelines
- Help scale our simulations by implementing Docker containers
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Typically requires a minimum of 1-2 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
- Experience developing and delivering a simulation framework for internal or external customers
- Solid fundamentals in math and physics
- Experience with C++ 11 or newer in a production environment
- Experience with Linux, git, command line tools, etc.
- Experience with Matlab and Simulink
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
- You have a demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and/or containerized application development
- Experience with physics-based implementations of forces and moments using numerical methods, differential equations, etc.
- Familiarity with rigid body dynamics (e.g. Euler’s equations, quaternions), aerodynamics, propulsion systems, etc.
Total package details for U.S. based positions:
- Regular employee positions: Salary within range listed above + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
- Temporary employee positions: Hourly within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days
of employment)
- Interns/Military Fellows/Part-time not eligible for bonus, benefits or equity
Total package details for International positions which are roles based outside of the United States (where applicable):
- International premium, hardship differential, cost of living differential, living quarters allowance, foreign service transfer
allowance, equity, international benefits, visa assistance, and relocation assistance.
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.
Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.