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

Shield AIFull-timeDallas, TexasFeb 23, 2026
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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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