Staff Engineer, Test Integration, Modelling and Simulation (R5601)

Staff Engineer, Test Integration, Modelling and Simulation (R5601)

Full-Time No working from home possible
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Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BATaircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Job Description:

This position is perfect for a seasoned C++ engineer with expertise in modeling and simulation, systems, and systems integration. As a key leader, you will tackle the most challenging and complex projects with minimal oversight, driving impactful results in collaboration with a dynamic and skilled team. This is an opportunity to shape innovative solutions, integrating simulations and third‑party systems, and advancing cutting‑edge technologies.

  • Lead the design, development, and maintenance of high-performance C++ software for complex systems.
  • Architect robust, scalable simulation solutions for systems of systems and real-time processing.
  • Drive the integration of third‑party software and hardware systems into comprehensive architectures.
  • Set technical standards and mentor other engineers to promote excellence and best practices.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure project alignment and successful delivery.
  • Implement modern agile software development practices, including continuous integration and test‑driven development.
  • Tackle complex debugging and optimization challenges to enhance system performance.
  • Explore and adopt new technologies to stay at the forefront of the field.
  • Drive task decomposition for teams and individuals
  • Typically requires a minimum of 7 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 5 years and a Master's degree; or 4 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience.
  • Advanced professional experience in software engineering and systems integration.
  • Familiarity with design patterns and system‑level engineering principles.
  • Extensive experience in C++ using modern C++ (C++17/20) while possessing a solid understanding of older standards (C++98/03) for adapting to legacy code and systems seamlessly.
  • Experience in Python.
  • Programming experience in a Linux environment (Windows experience is a bonus).
  • Expertise with Docker or other containerization mechanisms.
  • Demonstrated success leading projects with 10+ contributors.
  • Exceptional problem‑solving skills, with a fast, efficient, and effective approach.
  • Deep understanding of design patterns and system architecture principles.
  • Experience in a collaborative development environment, focused on continuous integration/delivery and test‑driven development.
  • MS or greater in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and/or similar degree, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Real‑time and distributed simulation experience.
  • Experience with surface and/or subsurface simulation environments and models.
  • Proficiency in Python.
  • Advanced knowledge of third‑party system integration (software and hardware).
  • Experience with web‑service technologies like gRPC, REST APIs, message queues (ActiveMQ, ZeroMQ), etc.
  • Familiarity with C++ tooling like CMake and Conan.
  • Experience with UCI and OMS Standards.

Our international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.

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Contact Details:

Shieldai Recruitment Team