HMS Simulation Framework Lead (R6397)

The role

You will lead and mentor a team of simulation framework engineers building the interface layers between autonomy software and simulation backends. You will drive the roadmap for moving HMS programs from HMSSimBlocks to the new Hivemind Simulation Framework (HMSF).

What you will do

• Lead, mentor and grow a team of C++ and Python simulation engineers, set technical direction and conduct performance reviews
• Drive HMS program requirements into the Hivemind Simulation Framework (HMSF) product roadmap with HMP engineering and product leadership
• Architect the phased migration from HMSSimBlocks to HMSF while keeping active programs operational
• Oversee design and maintenance of simulation adapters, plugins and interfaces for NGTS, AFSIM, Aechelon, HMSSimBlocks and HMSF
• Align simulation frameworks with defense interface standards such as GRID/JSE, CIGI, CSF and DDS
• Partner with program leads, integration and autonomy teams to support hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop testing
• Provide standardized simulation templates, documentation and framework support to downstream engineering teams

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related technical field and 7+ years of related experience (or 5+ years with a Master's, or
• Deep software engineering background in C++ and Python within Linux environments
• Practical experience with modeling and simulation frameworks such as AFSIM, NGTS, SimBlocks/HMSF or similar
• Experience with distributed simulation middleware such as DDS or DIS/HLA
• Proven ability to partner with platform or product teams to influence external product roadmaps
• Demonstrated experience managing software platform migrations while keeping legacy systems stable
• Familiarity with defense simulation interface standards (GRID/JSE, CIGI, CSF) and network protocols (UDP/TCP)
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. SECRET security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)

Benefits

• Bonus
• Benefits
• Equity (full-time regular employees)

Before you apply

• U.S. citizenship is required
• An active U.S. SECRET security clearance must be obtained and maintained
• All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check
• Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits

About the company

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company that builds intelligent systems to protect service members and civilians. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation technologies.