We're on the lookout for an Engineer, Autonomy to join our Hivemind Solutions team and help design, build, and deploy real-world autonomous capabilities for uncrewed systems. 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.

If you're a capable C++ developer with a passion for robotics and autonomy, this is your chance to make a real impact.

What you'll do:

As an Autonomy Engineer, you'll work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, task & motion planning and controls.
Design and implement autonomous behaviours for uncrewed aircraft.
Work with real sensor data and build robust sensor fusion solutions.
Develop and test autonomy systems in high-fidelity software and hardware in-the-loop simulations.
Integrate Shield AI autonomy products together with third-party aircraft and systems.
Collaborate across AI, robotics, and systems engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions.
Contribute to architecture, code quality, design reviews and best practices.
Lead and Mentor junior engineers

Required Qualifications:




A tertiary level qualification in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Software Engineering, Aerospace, Robotics or a related field
Significant qualified experience in robotics, autonomy, perception or aerospace systems
Strong experience in up-to-date C++
Significant experience in building and delivering reliable software systems, ideally in quick-paced environments

Preferred Qulaifications:
Prior experience with uncrewed systems, especially in the air domain
Defence industry experience
Significant experience in one or more of the following domains:
State Estimation
Real-Time Systems
Guidance, Navigation and Control
Path Planning

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

📌 Engineer Ii, Autonomy Melbourne (Australia)
🏢 Shield AI
📍 Australia