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Shield AI

Senior Engineer, Modelling and Simulation

Shield AI

. Lead the development, integration, and operationalisation of simulation capabilities for Hivemind Mission Autonomy programs in Australia .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeMelbourne • AustraliaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining high-performance simulation environments for mission autonomy programs, with a strong focus on real-time systems and cross-functional collaboration. Holds a relevant tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Mechatronics.

Highest-signal resume keywords
High-Performance Simulation DevelopmentReal-Time Systems ArchitectureTechnical LeadershipCross-Functional CollaborationSimulation Frameworks Delivery

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Hard Skills
Simulation DevelopmentSystems EngineeringSoftware DevelopmentMission AutonomyReal-Time SimulationIntegrationOperationalisationTestingDemonstrationDistributed Systems
Soft Skills
CollaborationLeadership
Certifications & Qualifications
Tertiary Qualification in Computer ScienceTertiary Qualification in Software EngineeringTertiary Qualification in Mechatronics
Industry Keywords
Uncrewed AircraftSimulation EcosystemsMission-Critical SoftwareOperationally Representative SimulationVirtual EnvironmentsConstructive EnvironmentsLive Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the development, integration, and operationalisation of simulation capabilities for Hivemind Mission Autonomy programs in Australia
  • Architect, implement, and maintain high-performance, real-time and faster-than-real-time simulation environments
  • Support autonomy, perception, and systems engineering teams in designing, testing, and demonstrating uncrewed aircraft mission autonomy
  • Provide technical leadership and collaborate cross-functionally
  • Deliver complex simulation frameworks supporting customer programs and internal R&D
  • Contribute to scalable, operationally representative simulation ecosystems underpinning mission-critical software development
  • Support the design and evolution of distributed real-time simulation systems across virtual, constructive and live environments

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechatronics or a related field.