Senior Engineer, XBAT Simulation Modeling (R4546) (TX/SD/BOS)
Shield AIDallasFull TimeEngineering
Remotely
pythonsimulationci/cdcpmcmakev&vgtest
Job Description
📋 Description
- Develop models and infrastructure for the integrated simulation pipeline in C++
- Design deterministic, high-performance simulation tools capable of faster-than-real-time execution
- Implement test scenarios and write unit, system, and regression tests
- Collaborate across autonomy, embedded, GNC, and test engineering to mirror real aircraft behavior
- Contribute to platform-agnostic simulation tooling to accelerate future development
- Perform verification and validation (V&V) analysis on model tools and generate performance
🎯 Requirements
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Aerospace, Robotics, or related field
- 5+ years in software development with modern C++ (C++17+) and performance optimization
- Strong understanding of rigid-body dynamics, kinematics, and flight/sensor mechanics
- Experience developing or integrating simulation systems for robotics, aerospace, or autonomous
- Debug complex build/runtime environments (CMake, CPM, packaging, logging, profiling tools)
- Experience with software testing tools (GTest, etc.) and model V&V
🎁 Benefits
- Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
- Opportunities for growth in a mission-driven defense-tech company
- Collaborative, cross-disciplinary engineering environment
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