Senior Engineer, Autonomy at Shieldai.

About the role Shieldai develops intelligent systems to safeguard service members and civilians through advanced autonomous aircraft technology. We are seeking a Staff Engineer to join the Hivemind Solutions group to architect and deploy autonomous capabilities for uncrewed platforms.

Key facts

- Location: Melbourne
- Engagement: International Office
- Entity Team: Hivemind Solutions

What you'll do

- Create and execute autonomous behaviors for uncrewed aerial vehicles.
- Process sensor data to construct reliable fusion solutions.
- Validate autonomy systems using high-fidelity hardware and software in-the-loop simulation environments.
- Connect Shieldai autonomy software with third-party aircraft and external systems.
- Coordinate with robotics, AI, and systems engineering departments to produce unified solutions.
- Oversee code quality, system architecture, and design reviews.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior team members.

Requirements

- Tertiary degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Aerospace, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.




- Substantial professional background in autonomy, perception, robotics, or aerospace.
- Advanced proficiency in modern C++.
- Proven track record of building and shipping reliable software within quick-moving environments.

Nice to have

- Background in the defense sector.
- Experience working with uncrewed aerial systems.
- Expertise in state estimation, real-time systems, path planning, or guidance, navigation, and control.

Skills & tools

- C++
- Robotics
- Perception
- Path planning
- Autonomy
- Sensor fusion
- Guidance, Navigation, and Control
- Simulation testing

Practical notes Compensation is determined by factors including experience level, specific location, certifications, and skill set. All employment offers are subject to a background check and potential reference verification.

Shieldai is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer that provides accommodations for individuals with disabilities or special needs during the application process.

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📌 Senior Engineer, Autonomy (Melbourne)
🏢 Shieldai
📍 Melbourne