Senior Engineer, Modelling and Simulation (R5703)

The role

You will lead the development and running of simulation systems used by autonomy and systems engineering teams. The work supports Hivemind Mission Autonomy programs in Australia, including uncrewed aircraft mission autonomy.

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 workflows and system interoperability, including compatibility with legacy standards.
• Develop and optimise real time and distributed simulation software supporting multi agent scenarios and high fidelity environments.
• Integrate defence simulation frameworks such as AFSIM or NGTS to support delivery and ensure alignment with defence customer expectations.
• Design and deliver containerised simulation deployments using technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes for development, CI, testing and operational environments.
• 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 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.
• Requires an Australian Government security clearance; the employer will sponsor the clearance.
• Works with Australian Government classified material.

About the company

shieldai builds intelligent systems to protect service members and civilians. This role supports its Hivemind Mission Autonomy programs.