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Senior Engineer, Radar Modeling & Simulation (Dallas/San Diego) (R4537)

Dallas, Texas
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

The Software Integration & Operations (SIO) group turns frontier autonomy into mission-ready aircraft. We own the commit-to-flight pipeline—deterministic aircraft and mission simulation, HIL/VIL integration, CI/CD, automated flight qualification testing, and release engineering. Our goal is simple: make AI fly—safely, repeatably, and fast.  
As a Modeling & Simulation Engineer, you will be responsible for improving and adding to our sensor and communications model suite so that our operator training and internal engineering pipelines have a seamless translation from sim to real results.  

What You'll Do

  • Develop and enhance radar sensor models for use in simulation and evaluation of aeronautical vehicles. 
  • Translate theoretical models into efficient, reliable C++ implementations with a focus on numerical accuracy and performance. 
  • Validate models against real-world data and authoritative references, including field test data and calibration procedures. 
  • Collaborate with simulation and training application teams to ensure models integrate cleanly into operator-facing tools. 
  • Design automated validation and regression testing strategies for mathematical models to ensure fidelity across releases. 
  • Prototype and evaluate new modeling techniques (reduced-order models, uncertainty quantification, machine learning–based surrogates) to push the state of the art. 
  • Document assumptions, equations, and validation results so that both engineers and operators can trust model outputs. 

Required Qualifications

  •  BS or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Applied Math, Physics, or related field with 5+ years of aerospace modeling experience. 
  • C++ foundation with experience implementing numerical methods. 
  • Demonstrated experience with aerospace models such as: Radar sensors, Radio communications systems 
  • Experience validating simulations against real-world or experimental data. 
  • Ability to write clear documentation explaining assumptions, limitations, and expected behaviors of models. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1+ years of experience working on pilot/operator training systems. 
  • Experience with Eigen or SciPy for model prototyping and validation. 
  • Familiarity with state estimation sensor models (GPS, IMU, Gyro, etc) for simulation environments. 
  • Demonstrated experience with payload sensor models including: Laser senros, IR and optical cameras
  • Knowledge of uncertainty quantification and statistical analysis methods. 
  • Experience with parallelization or GPU acceleration for compute-heavy models. 
  • Strong problem-solving mindset with a collaborative and detail-oriented approach. 
  • Familiarity with Python for test automation and data analysis pipelines. 
  • Passion for aerospace and autonomous vehicle systems. 

About Shield AI

Shield AI

Shield AI is a defense technology company building autonomous AI systems for aircraft, drones, and intelligent mission software used in complex military environments. Founded in 2015, the company is best known for developing Hivemind, an AI pilot system that enables aircraft and drones to operate autonomously in contested and GPS-denied environments, supporting U.S. and allied defense missions.

For job seekers, Shield AI offers opportunities across advanced fields including artificial intelligence, robotics, software engineering, autonomy systems, aerospace engineering, embedded systems, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to engineers, AI researchers, and defense professionals who want to work on real-world autonomous systems that are actively being deployed in operational military scenarios.

Unlike traditional defense contractors, Shield AI operates with a startup-style engineering culture focused on rapid experimentation, real-world testing, and fast deployment of autonomous capabilities. Employees work on tightly integrated AI and robotics systems that combine perception, decision-making, and control, enabling platforms to operate without direct human input in highly complex environments.

As modern warfare increasingly shifts toward autonomous systems, distributed sensing, and AI-enabled decision-making, Shield AI continues to grow as one of the most prominent companies in next-generation defense technology. For professionals seeking to build cutting-edge autonomy systems with direct mission impact, Shield AI stands out as a leading employer in the defense innovation ecosystem.

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