What You'll Do
- 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 for development, testing, and release.
- Implement scenario simulation tooling and formal test infrastructure.
- Collaborate across autonomy, embedded, GNC, and test engineering to ensure the simulation mirrors real aircraft behavior and mission scenarios.
- 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 that define the next generation of aircraft simulation tools within Shield AI.
- Mentor engineers and guide best practices in C++, simulation architecture, and performance engineering.
Required Qualifications
- 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) and performance optimization.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Understanding of rigid-body dynamics, kinematics, and basic flight and sensor mechanics.
- Familiarity with sensor and actuator modeling, and integrating avionics or autonomy software within simulation.
Top Skills
What We Do
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide.
Why Work With Us
What makes Shield AI special is our people. We unlock the power of autonomy, and in the face of overwhelming odds and challenges, we find ways to win and make a difference for our customers. We bring together software, AI, and aerospace engineering disciplines to deploy the most intelligent aviation capabilities in the world.
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