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Shield AI

Staff Engineer, Data Analysis (R5290)

Boston, MA · On-site

$150K - $220K/yr

Own and improve the pipelines that transform raw flight, simulation, and fleet data into reliable ... Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment ...

Shield AI

Senior Engineer, Flight Test (R5371)

San Diego, CA · On-site

$110 - $170/hr

We work closely with autonomy, platform, and hardware teams to validate new features in simulation ... Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment ...

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As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for temp flight simulation in the United States is $67,601.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $79,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temp Flight Simulation vs Flight Instructor?

AspectTemp Flight SimulationFlight Instructor
Required CredentialsFlight simulation certifications, pilot licensesPilot license, flight instructor certification
Work EnvironmentFlight simulators, training centersAircraft, flight schools, training aircraft
Employer & Industry UsageAirlines, training providers, militaryFlight schools, aviation academies
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Temp Flight Simulation roles focus on operating and managing flight simulation equipment for training purposes, often requiring specific simulation certifications. Flight Instructors, on the other hand, teach pilots in actual aircraft, requiring pilot licenses and instructor certifications. Both roles are integral to pilot training but differ in environment and credentials.

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Infographic showing various Temp Flight Simulation job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,601 per year, or $32.5 per hour.

Senior Staff Engineer, Flight Controls - X-BAT (R4812)

Shield AI

Dallas, TX

$220K - $340K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

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:
In this role, you will own the flight control system for XBAT, with responsibility for delivering stable, predictable, and operationally robust performance across all phases of flight, including vertical takeoff, hover, transition out-bound, wing-borne flight, transition in-bound, and precision recovery.
What you'll do:
  • Design and deliver the flight control system across all phases of flight including control allocation strategies that manage actuator redundancy, saturation, and degraded operations.
  • Lead development of high-fidelity 6DOF simulation environments and ensure accurate pre-flight performance predictions
  • Define and execute the verification strategy, including linear analysis, Monte Carlo campaigns, disturbance/sensitivity/degraded operation testing, and HIL validation
  • Diagnose and resolve simulation-to-flight mismatches, including unidentified dynamics and modeling gaps
  • Support flight test operations, making risk-informed decisions and driving rapid iteration between flights
  • Integrate control systems with propulsion, aero, actuation, sensors, state estimation, and autonomy, ensuring the vehicle behaves predictably under real-world disturbances and uncertainties
  • Mentor and guide engineers while setting the technical standard for control system performance and rigor
Required qualifications:
  • 10+ years of experience in flight controls / GNC on real flight vehicles, with demonstrated ownership from design through flight test
  • Demonstrated experience with control allocation design and implementation for over-actuated systems with provisions for saturation and failure accommodation.
  • Strong background in:
    • Flight dynamics and 6DOF simulation
    • Control theory and nonlinear systems
  • Experience executing full V&V cycles, including pre-flight performance prediction, Monte Carlo analysis, flight readiness assessment, and post-flight analysis
  • Proficiency in C++, MATLAB/Simulink, and/or Python, with experience deploying real-time algorithms
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
  • Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.
Preferred qualifications:
  • VTOL or transition aircraft experience where control blending and allocation were critical to success
  • Autonomous systems or missile/UAV GNC background
  • Experience with flight safety, airworthiness, and mission assurance
  • Familiarity with:
    • Sensor and air data systems
    • Fault-tolerant or adaptive control
    • CI/CD pipelines and modern DevSecOps practices
  • Experience with HIL or integrated simulation/test environments and Linux-based development workflows (Git, etc.)
  • Experience operating in rapid development environments with tight iteration loops between simulation and test
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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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