Senior Engineer, Autonomy (R5710)

Shield·Melbourne·Posted 4 November 2026

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Shield AI is a venture-backed defence technology company building intelligent autonomous systems for aircraft. Our mission is to protect service members and civilians through AI and autonomy. We’re on the lookout for an experienced Senior Engineer, Autonomy to join our Hivemind Solutions team and help design, build, and deploy real-world autonomous capabilities for uncrewed systems. This is a hands-on engineering role, blending software development with robotics, perception, and path planning. You’ll be joining a high-performing team shaping the future of AI pilots for solving real-world problems. If you’re a capable C++ developer with a passion for robotics and autonomy, this is your chance to make a real impact. What you'll be doing: - As a Senior 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…

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