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Shield AI

Staff Engineer, Modelling and Simulation

Shield AI

. Lead the architecture, design, and evolution of distributed, real-time simulation systems across virtual, constructive, and live environments .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeMelbourne • AustraliaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting and implementing high-performance C++ software for real-time simulation systems, with a strong focus on systems integration and collaboration across engineering teams. Proficient in containerization technologies and capable of delivering robust simulation environments in compliance with defense industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords
C++ Software DevelopmentReal-Time Simulation SystemsDocker ContainerizationTeam LeadershipLinux Development

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Hard Skills
C++PythonSystems IntegrationSimulation Software DevelopmentTest AutomationData ProcessingHigh-Fidelity EnvironmentsMulti-Agent ScenariosCI/CDTest-Driven Development
Soft Skills
Problem-SolvingCollaborationAccountabilityTeamworkLeadership
Tools & Technologies
DockerKubernetesAFSIMNGTSLinux
Certifications & Qualifications
Australian NV1 Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
Defence IndustryUncrewed SystemsHWILSWILITAR Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
DockerKubernetesLinuxPythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the architecture, design, and evolution of distributed, real-time simulation systems across virtual, constructive, and live environments
  • Architect and implement high-performance C++ software for modelling, simulation, integration workflows, and system interoperability, including compatibility with legacy standards
  • Develop and optimise real-time and distributed simulation software supporting multi-agent scenarios, high-fidelity environments, and system-of-systems simulations
  • Integrate defence simulation frameworks such as AFSIM or NGTS
  • Design and deliver containerised simulation deployments using Docker and Kubernetes for development, CI, testing, and operational environments
  • Provide technical and project leadership to engineering teams of 5+ contributors across software, autonomy, perception, test, and program functions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to connect simulation with autonomy algorithms, hardware interfaces, and automated test pipelines
  • Drive innovation and continuous improvement in CI/CD, test-driven development, software architecture, and simulation tooling
  • Support customer programs by delivering robust, validated, and scalable simulation environments

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
  • Extensive professional experience in software engineering and systems integration
  • Strong experience with modern C++ and familiarity with legacy C++ standards
  • Professional experience with Python
  • Demonstrated success delivering reliable software in fast-paced engineering environments
  • Experience leading teams delivering complex engineering or software projects
  • Hands-on experience with real-time, distributed simulation systems or HWIL/SWIL environments
  • Experience with Docker or similar containerisation technologies
  • Proficiency working in Linux development environments
  • Strong problem-solving capability and ability to work through complex technical challenges
  • Strong history of collaboration, accountability, and being an effective and kind teammate
  • Ability to obtain an Australian NV1 security clearance
  • Australian citizenship is a mandatory requirement
  • Eligibility to view ITAR and Australian export-controlled information
  • Preferred: Defence industry experience
  • Preferred: Experience with uncrewed systems, particularly in the air domain
  • Preferred: Experience with AFSIM, NGTS, or similar defence simulation environments
  • Preferred: Experience with data processing, analysis pipelines, or test automation workflows, especially Python-based

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer
  • Clearance sponsorship and support
  • Opportunity to work on mission-critical defense technology and internal R&D
  • Cross-functional collaboration across software, autonomy, perception, test, and program functions