# Senior Engineer, Radar Modeling & Simulation (Dallas/San Diego) (R4537)
**Company:** [Shield AI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/shield-ai)
**Location:** Dallas, TX, San Diego, CA
**Salary:** $105K-$200K
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** C++, Radar Modeling, Numerical Methods, Eigen, Scipy, Python, Gps, Imu, Laser Sensors, Ir Cameras, Optical Cameras, Uncertainty Quantification, Gpu Acceleration
**Posted:** 2026-02-23
> Develops and enhances radar sensor models in C++ for aeronautical vehicle simulations, validates against real-world data, and integrates into training tools. Requires 5+ years aerospace modeling experience and BS in relevant field.
## Job Description
## What You'll Do
- Develop and enhance radar sensor models for use in simulation and evaluation of aeronautical vehicles.
- Translate theoretical models into efficient, reliable C++ implementations with a focus on numerical accuracy and performance.
- Validate models against real-world data and authoritative references, including field test data and calibration procedures.
- Collaborate with simulation and training application teams to ensure models integrate cleanly into operator-facing tools.
- Design automated validation and regression testing strategies for mathematical models to ensure fidelity across releases.
- Prototype and evaluate new modeling techniques (reduced-order models, uncertainty quantification, machine learning–based surrogates) to push the state of the art.
- Document assumptions, equations, and validation results so that both engineers and operators can trust model outputs.

## Required Qualifications
- BS or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Applied Math, Physics, or related field with 5+ years of aerospace modeling experience.
- C++ foundation with experience implementing numerical methods.
- Demonstrated experience with aerospace models such as: Radar sensors, Radio communications systems.
- Experience validating simulations against real-world or experimental data.
- Ability to write clear documentation explaining assumptions, limitations, and expected behaviors of models.

## Preferred Qualifications
- 1+ years of experience working on pilot/operator training systems.
- Experience with Eigen or SciPy for model prototyping and validation.
- Familiarity with state estimation sensor models (GPS, IMU, Gyro, etc) for simulation environments.
- Demonstrated experience with payload sensor models including: Laser sensors, IR and optical cameras.
- Knowledge of uncertainty quantification and statistical analysis methods.
- Experience with parallelization or GPU acceleration for compute-heavy models.
- Strong problem-solving mindset with a collaborative and detail-oriented approach.
- Familiarity with Python for test automation and data analysis pipelines.
- Passion for aerospace and autonomous vehicle systems.
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