Senior Simulation Engineer, Shield AI

• BS in Computer Science or related engineering field with 8+ years of professional experience
• 2+ years of experience leading engineering teams or projects
• Passion for simulation and testing with the goal of ensuring safety and reliability at scale
• Experience building simulation within DevOps environments in addition to experince with DevOps tools and infrastructure
• Interest in aerospace and autonomous vehicles
• Strong foundation in modern C++, including a deep understanding of memory management, performance optimization, and debugging
• Experience with robotics concepts, including node-based architectures such as ROS or similar middleware frameworks
• Foundational knowledge of statistics and its application in software development, testing, and data analysis
• Experience building and compiling code in complex software environments, including debugging build errors and managing dependencies
• Solid understanding of mathematics (especially linear algebra) and foundational physics, with the ability to interpret technical papers and algorithms effectively
• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and grow in a collaborative team environment, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and communication

Desirable

• The Aircraft Software Test & Automation team is an ambitious, driven group of engineers focused on testing complex aircraft software integrated onto vehicles and various hardware systems
• The team is a cross-discipline group of test engineers, software developers, integration experts, and more; working closely with our Embedded, GNC (Guidance, Navigation & Controls), and System Test teams, the Software Test & Automation team is chartered to provide (1) rigorous, but fast testing and (2) an advanced, robust development & test infrastructure for all aircraft software
• Shield AI is building groundbreaking autonomous aircraft technologies, this team provides the complex testing & innovative capabilities required to get us there
• As a Software Simulation Lead, you will be responsible for improving and scaling our simulation capabilities for the V-BAT and future aircraft
• You will design, resource, manage, build and integrate tooling across our various engineering teams (e.g. Aerodynamics, GNC, Propulsion, etc.) to enable efficient and scalable simulation workflows
• Your simulation solutions will be a key development tool for other engineers and also a critical gate in our release process
• Design, develop, and optimize high-performance simulation frameworks
• Align needs and priorities across many teams and disciplines
• Manager and lead a small team of specialized simulation engineer in multiple locations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, autonomy engineers, and aerodynamics engineers, to ensure the simulation accurately reflects real-world conditions
• Integrate basic physics principles into simulations to enhance realism and accuracy
• Conduct testing and validation of simulation frameworks to ensure performance and reliability
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in simulation technologies and apply them to our systems