HOME Data Science & ML Senior Staff Engineer, Operations Analysis (R4759)
  • Shieldai
  • United States,
  • Full-Time
  • 53 days ago
  • $180,000–$270,000
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Senior Staff Engineer, Operations Analysis (R4759).

Data Science & ML Full-Time

Senior Staff Engineer, Operations Analysis (R4759): our view in 3 lines...

  • The Role:This role is for a senior operational analyst focused on modeling, simulation, and analysis of aircraft systems in a defense-tech company.
  • The Person:The person will analyze aircraft systems at the component, system, mission, and campaign levels and use those analyses to inform design trade-offs, product decisions, and customer engagements.
  • Requirements:The role requires military operations, modeling and simulation, data science, and operational analysis techniques.

About the role

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. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. 

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Lead Operational Analyst to contribute to the modeling, simulation, and analysis of Shield AI’s aircraft systems. In this role, you will perform analysis at the component, system, mission and campaign levels to evaluate the effectiveness, survivability, and operational impact of our aircraft across multiple domains, missions and applications. You will collaborate closely with engineering, product, and defense stakeholders to assess system performance, inform design trade-offs, and improve mission outcomes. 
This position requires a strong working knowledge of military operations, modeling & simulation (M&S), data science, and operational analysis techniques. Your analyses will directly support product decisions and customer engagements by helping demonstrate how Shield AI’s AI-powered platforms perform in realistic and contested operational environments. 
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
 
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
 
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
 
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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. 
Published August 12, 2026
Location United States, United States of America
Category Data Science & ML  
Job Type Full-Time