Engineer II, Modelling and Simulation (R5712)

The role

You will support the development and running of simulation environments used by autonomy and systems engineering teams for Hivemind Mission Autonomy programs in Australia. You will write and maintain high performance C++ simulation software and deliver containerised simulation deployments.

What you will do

• Support the design and evolution of distributed real time simulation systems across virtual, constructive and live environments.
• Implement high performance C++ software for modelling, simulation, integration and system interoperability, including legacy standards.
• Develop and optimise real time and distributed simulation software for multi agent scenarios.
• Integrate defence simulation frameworks such as AFSIM or NGTS.
• Design and deliver containerised simulation deployments using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to connect simulation with autonomy algorithms, hardware interfaces and automated test pipelines.
• Drive improvement across CI/CD, test driven development, software architecture and simulation tooling.
• Support key customer programs by delivering reliable and scalable simulation environments.

Required qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechatronics or a related field.
• 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 with real time or distributed simulation systems.
• Experience with Docker or similar containerisation technologies.
• Proficiency working in Linux development environments.
• Strong problem solving capability and the ability to work through complex technical challenges.
• Strong history of collaboration, accountability and being an effective team member.
• Ability to obtain an Australian NV1 security clearance.

Nice to have

• Defence industry experience.
• Experience with uncrewed systems, particularly in the air domain.
• Experience with data processing, analysis pipelines or test automation workflows (especially Python based).

Before you apply

• Australian citizenship is mandatory for this role.
• Ability to obtain an Australian NV1 security clearance is required; the company will sponsor the clearance.
• All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.

About the company

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company that builds intelligent systems to protect service members and civilians. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation technologies.