Senior Engineer, Simulation Applications · Shield AI

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:02:49 GMT
Engineering

Shield AI · Dallas, Texas / San Diego, California · $105,000 - $200,000 a year · onsite
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. Responsibilities: 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 $105,000 - $200,000 a year