Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Job overview

The Modeling and Simulation Engineer role is onsite in Boston, MA, with a listed salary range of $130,000–$220,000 per year. The role supports Shield AI’s Aircraft Simulation team, which develops tools and models to evaluate autonomous flight algorithms and help make AI fly safely, reliably, and quickly. The engineer develops the simulation platform and aircraft models used to assess autonomous aircraft behavior and performance. Through verification and validation, analysis against test and vendor data, and collaboration across engineering disciplines, the role helps ensure simulation systems are accurate, stable, and performant.

What you'll do

• Develop C++ infrastructure and models for autonomous aircraft simulation
• serve as a subject matter expert in aerospace and software engineering
• architect deterministic, high-performance simulation software
• lead verification and validation studies on models and tooling
• collaborate with autonomy, embedded, GNC, and test engineering teams
• contribute to platform-agnostic simulation tools
• train and guide junior engineers in modeling and simulation practices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

modeling and simulation engineer

boston ma

shield ai

aircraft simulation

autonomous aircraft

c++

simulation software

verification and validation

rigid-body dynamics

aerospace

vtol

$130k–$220k

secret clearance eligibility

u.s. citizenship required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full-time regular employee offer package includes bonus, benefits, and equity.
• Part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.

Why this role

The posting states that Secret clearance eligibility requires U.S. citizenship. Full-time regular employee packages include pay within the listed range, bonus, benefits, and equity; part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.

About the employer

Shield AI is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.