Senior Engineer, Operations Analyst (R5831)

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-BAT aircraft, 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.

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Job description

• We are seeking a Senior Engineer, Operational Analyst to drive the modeling, simulation, and analysis of Shield AI’s autonomous aircraft systems.
• This role is pivotal in evaluating the mission effectiveness, survivability, and operational impact of our autonomy solutions across multiple platforms and domains.
• You will work closely with engineering, product development, and defense stakeholders to inform design trade-offs, assess system performance, and optimize mission capabilities.
• This position requires a deep understanding of military operations, wargaming, modeling & simulation (M&S), analytic techniques, and operational analysis techniques.
• Your work will directly shape Shield AI’s strategy by identifying how our AI-powered platforms can best serve the evolving needs of modern warfare

What you'll do

Develop and execute operational analysis strategies to assess the effectiveness of autonomous aircraft in real-world military scenarios. Lead modeling, simulation, and wargaming efforts to evaluate system performance, mission impact, and survivability in contested environments. Work closely with engineering teams and product managers to translate operational insights into design decisions and system improvements.