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Senior Staff Engineer, Operations Analysis (R4759)

Shield AISeattle, WashingtonX-BAT Engineering - MEG
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Salary
$180K - $270K USD
Job type
Full Time Employee
Posted
12 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

Defense is hiring a full-time Senior Staff Engineer, Operations Analysis to join the X-BAT Engineering - MEG department in Seattle, Washington. This position suits an experienced professional with a strong background in military operations, data science, and modeling and simulation techniques who wants to evaluate advanced aircraft systems.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct modeling, simulation, and analysis of aircraft systems across component, system, mission, and campaign levels.
Evaluate the effectiveness, survivability, and operational impact of company aircraft across diverse domains and missions.
Partner closely with engineering, product, and defense stakeholders to assess system performance.
Inform design trade-offs and enhance mission outcomes through rigorous operational analysis.
Support product decisions and customer engagements by demonstrating AI-powered platform performance in realistic and contested environments.

Requirements

Strong working knowledge of military operations, operational analysis techniques, data science, and modeling and simulation (M&S).
Ability to assess aircraft performance across multiple applications and missions.
Capacity to collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering and defense teams.

Skills and Tools

Modeling and simulation (M&S)
Data science
Operational analysis techniques
Component, system, mission, and campaign level evaluation methods

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary range of $180,000 to $270,000 USD
Full Time Employee status

About the Company

Defense is a venture-backed defense-tech enterprise dedicated to protecting civilians and service members through intelligent systems. The organization develops innovative products including Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With a global footprint spanning the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, the company deploys technology that actively supports operations worldwide.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply on the official company careers page.

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of this job?

This position is located in Seattle, Washington, and is a full-time, on-site role.

What is the salary range for the Senior Staff Engineer, Operations Analysis position?

The annual salary ranges from $180,000 to $270,000 USD.

What department does this role belong to?

This role is part of the X-BAT Engineering - MEG department.

What core expertise is required for this role?

Candidates need a strong working knowledge of military operations, modeling & simulation, data science, and operational analysis techniques.

How do I apply for this position?

You can apply by visiting the official company careers page.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Shield AI careers page.

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