Shield AI
Modeling & Simulation Engineer (R4869)
Seattle, Washington · Full-time · Posted Oct 30, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years in simulation software development with C++ competency; exceptional candidates with less experience and demonstrated depth will be considered.
- Education
- BS in Computer Science, Aerospace, Robotics, or related field.
About the job
Develops C++ aircraft simulation software and models, validates their performance against test and vendor data, and supports autonomous flight algorithm evaluation.
What you'll do
- Develop infrastructure and aircraft models in C++ and architect deterministic, high-performance simulation software.
- Lead verification and validation studies and analyze model performance against test and vendor data.
- Collaborate across engineering teams to ensure simulations reflect aircraft behavior and mission scenarios; guide junior engineers.
What they ask for
- BS in Computer Science, Aerospace, Robotics, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of rigid-body dynamics, kinematics, and dynamic-system physics.
- Experience developing or integrating simulation systems for robotics, aerospace, or other complex dynamic systems.
- Experience with simulation software development using C++, simulation verification and validation, and debugging complex build and runtime environments; must be eligible to obtain a Secret Clearance, which requires US Citizenship.
Nice to have
- MS or PhD in a related field; familiarity with C++20 or later.
- Experience with real-time deterministic software, CI/CD, Hardware- and Software-in-the-Loop, CMake, Conan, Nix, GTest, Python, or autonomous aircraft systems; active Secret or Top Secret Clearance desired.
Tools
C++, C++20, CI/CD, CMake, Conan, Nix, GTest, Python
AI focus
Supports simulation and evaluation of autonomous flight algorithms; develops simulation models and tooling for aircraft autonomy.
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