Shield AI
AUS
SeniorStaffEngineer,ModellingandSimulation
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“Senior Staff Engineer, Modelling and Simulation at Shield AI. Skills: Modelling and Simulation, Real-time systems, Distributed systems, Software architecture. Lead architecture, design, and evolution of distributed, real-time. Architect and implement high-performance C++ software”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver scalable, operationally representative simulation ecosystems; Accelerate delivery with defence simulation frameworks; Ensure alignment with defence customer expectations; Support customer programs; Support internal R&D
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving capability; Ability to work through complex technical challenges
Ability to obtain Australian NV1 security clearance, Eligibility to view ITAR, Eligibility to view Australian export-controlled information
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field, Extensive professional experience in software engineering and systems integration, Modern C++ experience, Legacy C++ standards familiarity, Professional Python experience, Demonstrated success delivering reliable software, Experience leading teams delivering complex 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, Problem-solving capability, Ability to work through complex technical challenges, History of collaboration, Accountability, Effective and kind teammate, Ability to obtain Australian NV1 security clearance
Nice to Have
Defence industry experience, Experience with uncrewed systems, Experience with AFSIM, NGTS, or similar defence simulation environments, Experience with data processing, analysis pipelines, or test automation workflows, Python-based test automation experience
What You'll Do.
and evolution of distributed
Architect and implement high-performance C++ software
Develop and optimise real-time and distributed simulation software
Integrate defence simulation frameworks
Design and deliver containerised simulation deployments
Provide technical and project leadership to engineering teams
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Connect simulation with autonomy algorithms
Connect simulation with hardware interfaces
Connect simulation with automated test pipelines
Drive innovation and continuous improvement in CI/CD
Drive innovation and continuous improvement in test-driven development
Drive innovation and continuous improvement in software architecture
Drive innovation and continuous improvement in simulation tooling
Support key customer programs
Deliver robust simulation environments
Deliver validated simulation environments
Deliver scalable simulation environments
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Autonomy algorithms; Hardware interfaces; Automated test pipelines
Process & Methodology
Project leadership
Full Job Description
## Description Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the 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. Job Description: As a Senior Staff Engineer in Modelling and Simulation, you will lead the development, integration, and operationalisation of simulation capabilities that enable Hivemind Mission Autonomy programs in Australia. You will architect, implement, and maintain high‑performance, real‑time and faster‑than‑real‑time simulation environments used by autonomy, perception, and systems engineering teams to design, test, and demonstrate cutting‑edge uncrewed aircraft mission autonomy. This role involves significant technical leadership, cross‑functional collaboration, and delivery of complex simulation frameworks that support both customer programs and internal R&D. You will directly contribute to scalable, operationally representative simulation ecosystems that underpin mission‑critical software development. ## What you'll do 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 to accelerate delivery and ensure alignment with defence customer expectat
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