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Senior Engineer, Aeronautical Modeling & Simulation (Dallas/San Diego) (R4538) at shieldai
shieldaiDallas, Texas·13h ago
SeniorFull-timePythonRustC++Machine LearningCI/CDAI
Salary Range
$105,000 - $155,000 /year
About the Role
The Software Integration & Operations (SIO) group transforms frontier autonomy into mission-ready aircraft. We are seeking a Modeling & Simulation Engineer to improve and expand our aeronautical models, ensuring seamless translation from simulation to real-world results for operator training and engineering pipelines.
Key Responsibilities
- →Develop and enhance aeronautical physics models for simulation and evaluation
- →Translate theoretical models into efficient C++ implementations with focus on numerical accuracy
- →Validate models against real-world data and authoritative references
- →Collaborate with simulation and training teams to integrate models into operator tools
- →Design automated validation and regression testing strategies for mathematical models
- →Prototype and evaluate new modeling techniques to push the state of the art
- →Document assumptions, equations, and validation results for model outputs
Requirements
- ✓BS or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Applied Math, Physics, or related field with 1+ years of aerospace modeling experience
- ✓C++ foundation with experience implementing numerical methods
- ✓Demonstrated experience with aerospace models including aerodynamics, atmosphere/environment, and vehicle dynamics
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓1+ years of experience with pilot/operator training systems
- ✓Experience with Eigen or SciPy for model prototyping
- ✓Familiarity with state estimation sensor models for simulation
- ✓Background in multi-body dynamics or flight mechanics
- ✓Knowledge of uncertainty quantification and statistical analysis
- ✓Strong problem-solving with collaborative approach
- ✓Familiarity with Python for test automation and data analysis
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