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Shield AI

Senior Engineer, Autonomy

Shield AI

. Design and implement autonomous behaviours for uncrewed aircraft .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeMelbourne • AustraliaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing autonomous behaviours for uncrewed aircraft, with a strong focus on sensor fusion solutions and reliable software systems. Proven ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Modern C++RoboticsAutonomy SystemsSensor FusionSoftware Engineering

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Hard Skills
RoboticsAutonomyPerceptionSoftware DevelopmentSensor FusionHigh-Fidelity SimulationsCode QualityDesign ReviewsArchitectureReliable Software Systems
Soft Skills
CollaborationMentoringLeadership
Certifications & Qualifications
Tertiary Qualification in Computer ScienceTertiary Qualification in MechatronicsTertiary Qualification in Software EngineeringTertiary Qualification in AerospaceTertiary Qualification in Robotics
Industry Keywords
Uncrewed AircraftAISystems EngineeringFast-Paced Environments

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 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

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