# Senior Engineer, Operations Analyst (R5831) at Shield AI

- Company: Shield AI
- What the company does: Autonomy for the world. Backed by a16z.
- Company website: https://shield.ai
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: Washington, D.C.
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $128K to $192K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-08
- Apply by: 2026-10-23
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/98741568-3f50-4868-b841-1e3736451997
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/shield-ai-senior-engineer-operations-analyst-r5831/

## About the role

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.

## What they're looking for

- 5+ years of experience in operational analysis, modeling & simulation (M&S), or military operations research
- Expertise in military mission analysis, operational planning, and wargaming methodologies
- Proficiency with AFSIM, STK, MATLAB, or other M&S tools used for aerospace and defense applications
- Deep understanding of air combat, ISR, electronic warfare, or autonomous systems in contested environments
- Experience working with DoD stakeholders, warfighters, and government agencies to align capabilities with mission requirements
- Excellent communication and briefing skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership, customers, and military personnel

Tags: Strategic Product Development