Shield AI
Senior Staff Operational Analyst - Ranger (R6385)
Seattle, Washington · Senior Staff · Full-time · Posted Oct 29, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years in operational analysis, modeling & simulation (M&S), or military operations research.
About the job
Leads operational analysis, modeling, simulation, and wargaming to evaluate autonomous aircraft performance and inform system design and mission capabilities.
What you'll do
- Develop and lead operational analyses, mission modeling, simulation, and wargaming for autonomous aircraft in military scenarios.
- Conduct trade studies and analyze engagements, sensor effectiveness, survivability, and operational impact to guide design improvements.
- Collaborate with defense stakeholders and engineering teams; present findings and support CONOPS development.
What they ask for
- Expertise in military mission analysis, operational planning, and wargaming methodologies.
- Proficiency with AFSIM, STK, MATLAB, Python, or other aerospace and defense M&S tools.
- Understanding of air combat, ISR, electronic warfare, or autonomous systems in contested environments.
- Experience working with DoD stakeholders, warfighters, and government agencies.
Nice to have
- Experience in force-on-force analysis, CONOPS development, or military campaign modeling.
- Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes, JCIDS, or military operational testing; experience integrating AI decision-making algorithms is also preferred.
Tools
AFSIM, STK, MATLAB, Python, Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS)
AI focus
Analyzes AI-powered autonomous aircraft and autonomy-driven decision-making; preferred experience integrating AI-driven decision-making algorithms into operational analysis frameworks.
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