Manager, Simulation Engineering (R4870)

Shield AI

Dallas, US

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level simulation engineers working in aerospace who can manage cross-functional tooling integration.

Best fit for

Engineers experienced in scaling simulation workflows for aircraft development
— “improving and scaling our simulation capabilities for the V-BAT and future aircraft”
Candidates comfortable with simulation solutions as a critical release gate
— “simulation solutions will be a key development tool and also a critical gate in our release process”

Things to consider

Role involves managing resources and building tools for multiple teams
— “design, resource, manage, build and integrate tooling”
Position requires enabling scalable workflows beyond individual contributions
— “enable efficient and scalable simulation workflows”

How to stand out

Demonstrate past success in scaling simulation tools for aerospace applications
— “scaling our simulation capabilities for the V-BAT and future aircraft”
Highlight cross-functional integration experience with aerodynamics or propulsion teams
— “integrate tooling across our various engineering teams (e.g. Aerodynamics, GNC, Propulsion, etc.)”
Show how your simulations served as release gates in prior roles
— “simulation solutions will be a critical gate in our release process”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Manager

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What success looks like

improving and scaling simulation capabilities
designing and integrating tooling
managing simulation workflows

Typical background

bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or related fieldexperience in simulation engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Simulation EngineeringAerodynamicsGncPropulsion

Preferred

Software DevelopmentEmbedded Systems

Stack & domain

Simulation Engineering

About the role

Original posting from Shield AI via Lever

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the 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:
As the VBAT Simulation Lead, you will be responsible for improving and scaling our simulation capabilities for the V-BAT and future aircraft. You will design, resource, manage, build and integrate tooling across our various engineering teams (e.g. Aerodynamics, GNC, Propulsion, etc.) to enable efficient and scalable simulation workflows. Your simulation solutions will be a key development tool for other engineers and also a critical gate in our release process.

Source: Shield AI careers (Lever)