Senior Staff Engineer, Modelling and Simulation (R4924)

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MelbournePosted 7 weeks ago

Role Overview

Shield AI is hiring a Senior Staff Engineer, Modelling and Simulation (R4924). This is a full-time role in Melbourne. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

Founded in 2015, 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 and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. 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.

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.

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How do I apply for the Senior Staff Engineer, Modelling and Simulation (R4924) position at Shield AI?

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Where is the Senior Staff Engineer, Modelling and Simulation (R4924) position at Shield AI located?

This position is based in Melbourne. Shield AI has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Senior Staff Engineer, Modelling and Simulation (R4924) at Shield AI earn?

Shield AI has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Senior Staff Engineer, Modelling and Simulation (R4924) role at Shield AI posted?

This role was posted on June 1, 2026 (52 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.