# Modeling & Simulation Engineer (R4869)

Hiring organization: [Shield AI](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/shield-ai)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/610a6041-b612-4ddd-aef2-e30cc0bd1c2b

Listed on Shield AI's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Lead / Staff / Principal
- Location: San Diego, CA
- Salary: 130000 – 200000 USD per year

## Summary

This role leads simulation platform development for autonomous aircraft systems at a defense-tech company, requiring expertise in C++ modeling, aeronautics, and multiphysics to validate complex flight algorithms. It suits experienced engineers who can bridge theoretical physics and practical performance analysis across hardware-in-the-loop and AI-driven simulation environments.

_Our summary, not Shield AI's wording._

## Skills named

C++, Machine Learning

## Required

- C++ development experience
- Multiphysics and aeronautical systems knowledge
- System performance analysis and validation against test data
- Ability to develop and deploy aircraft simulation models

## Nice to have

- Surrogate machine learning methods
- Mission autonomy simulation experience
- Background in autonomous systems

Apply on Shield AI's site: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/52b8f7b5-3a88-4e78-8f22-a3edc3bf1e73/apply