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Senior Engineer, Autonomy (R5685)

Shield AI · On-site

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Last seen by MeritLog September 12, 2026Source: LeverSource version: lever-postings-v1

MeritLog read this listing from Shield AI's Lever job board and last checked it on September 12, 2026.

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Job details

Work model: On-site
Salary: Not listed by source
Location: Melbourne

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What the role asks for

What you'd do

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

What they're asking for

A tertiary level qualification in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Software Engineering, Aerospace, Robotics or a related fieldSkill
Significant professional experience in robotics, autonomy, perception or aerospace systemsSkill
Strong experience in modern C++Skill
Significant experience in building and delivering reliable software systems, ideally in fast-paced environmentsSkillPreferred
Prior experience with uncrewed systems, especially in the air domainSkillPreferred
Defence industry experienceSkillPreferred
Significant experience in one or more of the following domains:SkillPreferred
State EstimationSkillPreferred
Real-Time SystemsSkillPreferred
Guidance, Navigation and ControlSkillPreferred
Path PlanningSkillPreferred

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Job description

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. What you'll do: As an Autonomy Engineer, you’ll work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, task & motion planning and controls. • 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 Required qualifications: • 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 Preferred qualifications: • Prior experience with uncrewed systems, especially in the air domain • Defence industry experience • Significant experience in one or more of the following domains: • State Estimation • Real-Time Systems • Guidance, Navigation and Control • Path Planning Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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