Join a leading defence technology team driving AI, robotics and autonomy
Defence EOI: Melbourne Defence Technology Opportunities
Shape the Future of Autonomous Defence Technology
Excellent permanent career opportunities, various roles and seniority levels available.
I am delighted to share our current EOI for defence engineering opportunities based in Melbourne. Whilst opportunities vary in seniority and experience level, they all offer excellent career progression, benefit packages and project exposure.
We are seeking Expressions of Interest from engineers interested in contributing to the development of next-generation autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, robotics and mission-critical software solutions.
These opportunities will see successful candidates working on cutting-edge technologies supporting autonomous platforms and advanced defence capabilities, within a highly collaborative and technically focused engineering environment.
Available Opportunities
We are seeking professionals with experience in one or more of the following areas:
- C++ Software Engineering
- System Software Engineering
- Embedded Software Engineering
- Build & Release Engineering
- Engineering Tooling & Observability
- Autonomy & Robotics
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Deep Learning
- Computer Vision & Perception
- Modelling & Simulation
- Software Test & Verification
- Systems Integration
Key Skills & Experience Successful applicants may possess experience with:
- Modern C++ development
- Software engineering within complex or mission-critical environments
- Linux-based development environments
- Real-time and distributed systems
- Robotics and autonomous systems
- Computer vision and sensor fusion
- Machine learning and deep learning applications
- Simulation and modelling environments
- Software integration, testing and verification
- CI/CD, automation and DevOps practices
- Defence, aerospace, robotics, autonomous systems or other high-technology industries
About You You will be a passionate engineer who enjoys solving challenging technical problems and working within multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions.
Whether your background is in software engineering, autonomy, AI, robotics, perception, simulation or systems integration, you will be motivated by the opportunity to work on advanced technologies at the forefront of defence innovation. Gaming, Defence, Mining backgrounds encouraged to apply (no defence experience required).
What You'll Receive
- Permanent career opportunities in Melbourne
- Exposure to world-leading autonomous and AI technologies
- Highly technical and collaborative engineering teams
- Greenfield product development and innovation-focused projects
- Long-term career growth and progression opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements, with remote options considered for suitable candidates
- Chance to contribute to technologies shaping the future of Defence capability
Eligibility Australian Citizenship and eligibility to obtain security clearance.
Apply Now
If you are interested in exploring current and future opportunities within Software Engineering, Autonomy, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Simulation or Advanced Defence Technology, we would welcome your application.
If you are interested in any of these opportunities, click 'apply now' or reply directly to
[email protected] with a copy of your resume & state the role(s) you are interested in.
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