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Shield AI · 7 hours ago

Senior Engineer, XBAT Simulation Modeling

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$125K/yr - $175K/yr

8+ years exp

Shield AI is focused on turning frontier autonomy into mission-ready aircraft, and they are seeking a Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer to enhance their simulation test pipeline. This role involves designing and building simulation frameworks and tools to support software validation for next-generation aircraft.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Build and scale simulation frameworks for integrated testing of autonomy, GNC, and embedded systems in C++

Design deterministic, high-performance simulation tools capable of faster-than-real-time execution for development, testing, and release

Implement scenario simulation tooling and formal test infrastructure

Collaborate across autonomy, embedded, GNC, and test engineering to ensure the simulation mirrors real aircraft behavior and mission scenarios

Develop infrastructure for CI integration, parallel simulation execution, and automated regression testing

Profile, optimize, and validate C++ codebases for performance, determinism, and fidelity

Contribute to architecture decisions that define the next generation of aircraft simulation tools within Shield AI

Mentor engineers and guide best practices in C++, simulation architecture, and performance engineering

Qualification

C++Simulation systemsPerformance optimizationCI/CDReal-time software designDynamicsMentoringCollaboration

Required

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

8+ years of experience in software development, with emphasis on modern C++ (C++17 or later) and performance optimization

Proven experience developing or integrating simulation systems for robotics, aerospace, or autonomous systems

Strong grasp of real-time and deterministic software design, including multi-threading, synchronization, and memory management

Experience with DevOps-integrated simulation workflows, including CI/CD and automated hardware testing environments

Preferred

Understanding of rigid-body dynamics, kinematics, and basic flight and sensor mechanics

Familiarity with sensor and actuator modeling, and integrating avionics or autonomy software within simulation

Company

Shield AI

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Shield AI is a deep-tech company that focuses on developing AI-powered systems to enhance the safety of service members and civilians.

Founded in 2015

San Diego, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.shield.ai

H1B Sponsorship

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (3)

2024 (3)

2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$1.31B

Key Investors

Hanwha Aerospace,L3Harris TechnologiesHercules CapitalRiot Ventures,US Innovative Technology Fund

2025-03-06Series F· $240M

2023-12-29Debt Financing· $200M

2023-10-31Series F· $300M

Leadership Team

Gary Steele

Chief Executive Officer

Brandon Tseng

Co-Founder

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