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VDC Engineer - MWH

Phoenix, AZ ยท On-site

$75K - $115K/yr

... management, virtual construction workflows, and construction technology deployments. Provide ... Experience with reality capture tools and practices (laser scanning, drone data capture, and/or ...

VDC Engineer - MWH

Phoenix, AZ ยท On-site

$75K - $115K/yr

... management, virtual construction workflows, and construction technology deployments. Provide ... Experience with reality capture tools and practices (laser scanning, drone data capture, and/or ...

... management, virtual construction workflows, and construction technology deployments. Provide ... Experience with reality capture tools and practices (laser scanning, drone data capture, and/or ...

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key ... reality, virtual reality, simulation, and interactive visualization. * Partner closely with ...

... reality capture systems, and field intelligence workflows. This role ensures consistent execution ... Govern Drone Deploy, Trimble laser scanners, and Field Link workflows * Ensure capture accuracy and ...

From AI-powered evidence management and body-worn cameras to drones and virtual reality training, w ... WATCH this high-speed drone tour of Axon HQ! * LEARN MORE THE LDP EXPERIENCE Axon's Leadership ...

From AI-powered evidence management and body-worn cameras to drones and virtual reality training, w ... WATCH this high-speed drone tour of Axon HQ! * LEARN MORE THE LDP EXPERIENCE Axon's Leadership ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average weekly pay for virtual reality drone in the United States is $1,389.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,163.46 and $1,471.15 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Virtual Reality Drone job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 41% Full Time, 56% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $72,243 per year, or $34.7 per hour.

Sr. Simulation & Model Training Engineer - Drone Autonomy (AI2531)

San Jose, CA โ€ข On-site

$120K - $193K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Job Title: Sr. Simulation & Model Training Engineer - Drone Autonomy    

Job Location: San Jose, CA (This position requires a full-time, on-site presence in our San Jose, CA office)     

Job ID: AI2531     

Job Description:   

Overview: SiMa.ai provides high-performance computing for autonomous robotics. In this role, you will bridge virtual testing and real-world flight by building realistic simulation environments and training models for reliable deployment on physical drone hardware. 

What you'll do

  • Simulation & Synthetic Data โ€” Create physics-based virtual environments and sensor models to generate high-fidelity synthetic datasets for robust model training.
  • Model Development โ€” Design and refine AI architectures for perception, navigation, and multi-sensor fusion specifically for autonomous flight.
  • Edge Optimization โ€” Optimize deep learning models to run efficiently on specialized, power-constrained edge hardware.
  • Validation โ€” Establish automated testing pipelines that use real-world flight data to validate and improve sim-to-real performance. 

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience in robotics, simulation, and training deep learning models for physical hardware.
  • Proven expertise in simulation platforms, sensor modeling, and flight dynamics.
  • Experience optimizing and deploying AI models to power-constrained edge devices.
  • Proficiency in modern programming languages (C++, Python) and robotics middleware (ROS).
  • Background in drone navigation, flight controllers, or aerial autonomy is highly preferred.
  • Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Aerospace, or a related engineering field. 

Why it matters 

You will build the high-fidelity flywheel that enables every drone program running on SiMa.ai silicon to train faster and ship more reliably in the real world. 

Personal attributes:  

Can-do attitude. Strong team player. Curious, creative and good at solving problems. Execution and results-oriented. Self-driven, Thinks Big and is highly accountable. Good communication skills.   

The annual salary for this position ranges from $120,800 - $193,300. The actual annual salary offered will depend on several factors, including - among others - job-related skills, experience, technical expertise, qualifications, work location, and business needs. The annual salary range for this position is subject to change and may be adjusted in the future.   

In addition to base salary, this role is also eligible for private company equity, and a comprehensive package of employee benefits. Please note that the salary ranges listed for U.S. roles reflect base salary only and do not include equity or other forms of compensation.     

EEO Employer: SiMa is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.