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Senior Engineer, Simulation Applications (Dallas/San Diego) (R4535)

Dallas, Texas
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Shield AI is building autonomous aircraft that push the limits of aviation. The Software Integration & Operations (SIO) team builds and sustains the release systems that make safe, rapid, and repeatable deployment of aircraft software possible. 
As a Simulation Applications Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing our operator training platform. A successful applicant will bring multifaceted backend and simulation tools expertise to create comprehensive training applications used to train Operators of Shield AI’s UAVs in the field. 

What You'll Do

  • Perform generalist backend development for our operator training platform (OTT) 
  • Work with our training team to align on designs that bring about the best user experience and our internal engineering teams to support their development. 
  • Build out containers and integrate with other software applications to make the simplest workflows as possible on Linux and Windows. 
  • Perform DevOps for deployment, testing, containerization, and ongoing support of the OTT using both Windows and Linux 
  • Optimize performance and scalability of the simulation application to support complex training scenarios and multiple concurrent users. 
  • Rapidly prototype and evaluate new technologies to keep the training system at the cutting edge. 

Required Qualifications

  • BS in Computer Science or related engineering field with 3+ years of professional experience. 
  • Strong foundation in Python. 
  • Passion for creating an amazing user experience in a complex system. 
  • Backend experience with standalone and web-based applications 
  • Eagerness to learn, adapt, and grow in a collaborative team environment, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and communication. 
  • Eligible to obtain a clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with TypeScript, Java, and C++ 
  • Experience creating and modifying DevOps pipelines 
  • Experience with Data Analysis tactics and designs 
  • Experience with Containerization 
  • Interest in aerospace and autonomous vehicles
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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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