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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 software reliability. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across multidisciplinary domains to deliver integrated autonomy solutions.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Modern C++RoboticsAutonomy SystemsSensor FusionAustralian Government Security Clearance
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Hard Skills
RoboticsAutonomyPerceptionSoftware EngineeringState EstimationReal-Time SystemsGuidanceNavigation and ControlPath PlanningBuilding Reliable Software Systems
Soft Skills
LeadershipMentoringCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
High-Fidelity SimulationsHardware-in-the-Loop Simulations
Certifications & Qualifications
Australian Government Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
Uncrewed SystemsAerospaceDefence Industry
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesC++
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
- Help 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
- Australian Government security clearance at Baseline, NV1, or NV2 level is required; clearance need not be held already because Shield AI will sponsor it
- Australian citizenship is mandatory
- Preferred: prior experience with uncrewed systems, especially in the air domain
- Preferred: defence industry experience
- Preferred: 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
- Accommodation support for disabilities or special needs
- Employer sponsorship and support for Australian Government security clearance