Shield AI is a venture-backed defence technology company building intelligent autonomous systems for aircraft.
This is a hands‐on engineering role, blending software development with robotics, perception, and path planning.
You'll be joining a high-performing team shaping the future of AI pilots for solving real‐world problems.Key responsibilitiesDesign and implement autonomous behaviours for uncrewed aircraftWork with real sensor data and build robust sensor fusion solutionsDevelop and test autonomy systems in high‐fidelity software and hardware in‐the‐loop simulationsIntegrate Shield AI autonomy products together with third‐party aircraft and systemsCollaborate across AI, robotics, and systems engineering teams to deliver integrated solutionsContribute to architecture, code quality, design reviews and best practicesLead and mentor junior engineersAbout youA tertiary level qualification in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Software Engineering, Aerospace, Robotics or a related fieldSignificant qualified experience in robotics, autonomy,



perception or aerospace systemsStrong experience in modern C++Significant experience in building and delivering reliable software systems, ideally in fast‐paced environmentsPrior experience with uncrewed systems, especially in the air domainDefence industry experienceSignificant experience in one or more of the following domains: State Estimation, Real‐Time Systems, Guidance, Navigation and Control, Path PlanningAbout usShield 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.
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📌 Senior Staff Engineer, Autonomy (Melbourne)
🏢 SHIELD
📍 Melbourne