- BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- 10+ years of industry experience in autonomy and/or UxS platforms (e.g., defense technology, autonomous vehicles)
- 7+ years delivering software into high-reliability production or certifiable environments
- 2+ years managing technical teams
- Deep proficiency in C++
- Understanding of guidance, navigation and control (GNC) (e.g., controls, estimation, planning)
- Understanding of the full robotics stack (e.g., perception, estimation, planning, controls)
- Understanding of software development processes and how to effectively deploy software
- Experience defining technical scope and managing technical requirements, product architectures,



interface control documents (ICDs), and other system-level design documentation
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills, applying a structured, scientific approach
- Experience as a customer-facing engineering leader supporting both defense and internally funded development programs
- Experience contributing to government contract proposals
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proven leadership of teams of 6–20 engineers
- Fluent written and spoken English and Mandarin

📌 Senior Manager, Autonomy (Melbourne)
🏢 Shield AI
📍 Melbourne