Engineer II, Simulation (R3135)

Shield AI, a pioneering defense technology company founded in 2015, is seeking a Simulation Engineer II to join their team in the Dallas Metro Area. This role sits at the intersection of aerospace engineering and software development, focusing on creating and maintaining sophisticated simulation models for autonomous systems.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $90,640 - $135,960, along with bonus, benefits, and equity compensation. As a Simulation Engineer, you'll be responsible for critical aspects of the company's simulation framework, including porting Simulink models to C++, implementing physics-based models, and validating against real flight data.

Shield AI's mission is to protect service members and civilians through intelligent, autonomous systems. With offices across the globe including San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Abu Dhabi, Kyiv, and Melbourne, the company is at the forefront of defense technology innovation. Their products include Hivemind Enterprise—EdgeOS, Pilot, Commander, and Forge—as well as V-BAT and Sentient Vision Systems.

The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience, strong fundamentals in math and physics, and expertise in C++ development. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies and be part of a team that values hard work, trustworthiness, and high standards. The role offers an opportunity to work on challenging problems in autonomous systems while contributing to meaningful defense technology applications.

This position is perfect for someone who combines software engineering expertise with a strong understanding of physics and aerospace principles. You'll be involved in everything from model development to simulation scaling, making a direct impact on the company's mission to advance autonomous defense systems.