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Modeling & Simulation Engineer (R4869)

Shield AI

San Diego, CA · full time · Lead / Staff / Principal

$130,000 – $200,000

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What this role is

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.

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What they ask for

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

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