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Shield AI

Engineer II, Autonomy

Shield AI

. Design and implement autonomous behaviours for uncrewed aircraft .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeMelbourne • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing autonomous behaviors for uncrewed aircraft, with a strong focus on sensor fusion, real-time systems, and integration of autonomy products. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor junior engineers, and deliver reliable software solutions in fast-paced environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Modern C++ ProgrammingRobotics ExperienceState EstimationReal-Time SystemsUncrewed Systems Integration

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Hard Skills
Autonomous Behaviors DesignSensor Fusion SolutionsSoftware DevelopmentGuidance Navigation and ControlPath Planning
Soft Skills
Team CollaborationMentoringCode Quality Review
Tools & Technologies
High-Fidelity SimulationsHardware-in-the-Loop Testing
Certifications & Qualifications
Tertiary Qualification in Computer ScienceTertiary Qualification in MechatronicsTertiary Qualification in Software EngineeringTertiary Qualification in AerospaceTertiary Qualification in Robotics
Industry Keywords
Defence Industry ExperienceAerospace SystemsAutonomy SystemsPerception Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • 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 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
  • Design, build, and deploy real-world autonomous capabilities for uncrewed systems

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • A tertiary level qualification in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Software Engineering, Aerospace, Robotics or a related field
  • Significant professional experience in robotics, autonomy, perception or aerospace systems
  • Strong experience in modern C++
  • Significant experience in building and delivering reliable software systems, ideally in fast-paced environments
  • Prior experience with uncrewed systems, especially in the air domain
  • Defence industry experience
  • Significant experience in State Estimation, Real-Time Systems, Guidance, Navigation and Control, or Path Planning

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer
  • Disability or special-needs accommodation available
  • Offers contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check