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Senior Engineer, Simulation Applications (Dallas/San Diego) (R4535)
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
$105,000 - $200,000 a year
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