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

Shieldai

Dallas, Texas permanent

Posted: February 23, 2026

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Job Description

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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