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SeniorFull-timeC++CI/CDAI
Salary Range
$125,000 - $175,000 /year
About the Role
We are looking for a Modeling & Simulation Engineer to join Shield AI’s next-generation aircraft program. This role focuses on advancing simulation infrastructure to enable streamlined testing pipelines for autonomous aircraft systems.
Key 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
- →Implement scenario simulation tooling and formal test infrastructure
- →Collaborate across engineering disciplines to ensure simulation mirrors real aircraft behavior
- →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 for next-generation aircraft simulation tools
- →Mentor engineers and guide best practices in C++ and performance engineering
Requirements
- ✓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)
- ✓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
