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Shield AI

Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
DallasTexasUSA
Job type
Software
Posted
Apr 23, 2026
Salary
$160,000–$240,000 a year
Full-time

Manager, Simulation Engineering (R4870)

Job description

Shield AI — Manager, Simulation Engineering (R4870) (Dallas, Texas).

Job responsibilities

  • Work with tech leads and stockholders to design, track, and report simulation roadmaps and release plans.
  • Align needs and priorities across many teams and disciplines
  • Hire and manage a team of specialized simulation engineers across multiple locations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, autonomy engineers, and aerodynamics engineers , to ensure the simulation accurately reflects real-world conditions
  • Create and maintain processes and workflows to build confidence in simulation tooling to both internal and external customers.
  • Stay updated with the latest advancements in simulation technologies and drive best practices across the team
  • Build and maintain documentation and dashboards to quickly provide data and status to leadership.

Job requirements

  • BS in Computer Science or related engineering field with 8+ years of professional experience.
  • 3+ years of experience leading engineering teams or projects.
  • Passion for simulation and testing with the goal of ensuring safety and reliability at scale.
  • A proven track record of working with multiple stakeholder groups and managing clear and successful roadmaps
  • Strong foundation in C++ and software architecture
  • Foundational knowledge of statistics and its application in software development, testing, and data analysis.
  • Solid understanding of mathematics (especially linear algebra) and foundational physics, with the ability to interpret technical papers and algorithms effectively.
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and/or containerized application development

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