Founded in ****, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems.
Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines.
With nine offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide.
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Job Description:As a member of the Australian Engineering Team, a candidate will contribute to the design of integrated solutions inclusive of the Hivemind Vision and Mission Autonomy technology stacks.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with:Programmatic leadership to determine the appropriate System Engineering level of effortSystem Design Teams (e.g., Human Factors, UX, Architecture, etc.) to decompose solution designs to actionable levels of detailSystem Development & Test (e.g., Development, Integration, Test) to define system architecturesWhat You'll Do: As a contributor to the Australian Engineering group, you will be responsible for:Capturing end-to-end system requirementsSupporting the design & development process for system architectureUse MBSE tools to document, maintain & extend existing architecture in support of new integrations & capabilitiesDevelop and maintain models using Unified Modeling Language (UML), Systems Modeling Language (SysML), and/or Unified Profile for DoDAF/MODAF (UPDM)Develop SysML models with emphasis on system decomposition, functions, interfaces, and behaviorCollaborate with SMEs for improved tooling and connection to code for automated system modelsCollaborating to define implementations of the systems engineering processesEngage cross functionally with product management, program management, engineering, business development, and other company leadersReport status, risks, accomplishments, expectations to senior leadershipRequired Qualifications:



A minimum of 7 years of systems engineering or related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 5 years and a Master's degree; or 2 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience.B.S. degree in a STEM discipline (e.g., Software, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Systems Engineering)Experience with Systems Engineering practices and principals, including writing, organizing, and verifying requirementsExperience with MBSE and related effortsExperience working in cross-functional teamsExcellent communication skills, both written and verballyOrganized and methodicalExperience in reading, interpreting, and applying engineering drawings, including assembly drawings, parts lists, wiring diagrams, and schematicsDemonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to othersPreferred Qualifications Expertise with MBSE, inclusive of use of Cameo API and Velocity Template Language (VTL)Expertise with Requirement & Design decompositionExperience in any/all of the following: Autonomy, Aircraft, Unmanned VehiclesSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location.
All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.Shield AI is proud to be an equal chance workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
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📌 Staff Systems Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 Shield AI
📍 Melbourne