Senior Autonomy Engineer — AI Pilots for Uncrewed Aircraft

Speedrun Talent Network; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Senior Autonomy Engineer to design, build and deploy autonomous capabilities for uncrewed aircraft. You will work at the intersection of AI, task and motion planning, and controls, blending software with robotics and perception.

The role requires strong C++ development experience and a passion for autonomy, with opportunities to mentor teammates and shape flagship autonomy products.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in CS/Mechatronics/Software Eng/Aerospace/Robotics.
• Significant experience in robotics, autonomy, perception or aerospace systems.
• Strong experience in modern C++.
• Experience delivering reliable software in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement autonomous behaviours for uncrewed aircraft.
• Process real sensor data and build sensor fusion solutions.
• Develop and test autonomy systems in high-fidelity sims and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments.
• Integrate Shield AI autonomy products with third-party aircraft and systems.
• Collaborate across AI, robotics, and systems engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Contribute to architecture, code quality, design reviews and best practices.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Modern C++

Robotics experience

Autonomy systems

Perception

Sensor fusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Software Engineering, Aerospace, or Robotics

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a Senior Autonomy Engineer to design, build and deploy autonomous capabilities for uncrewed aircraft. You will work at the intersection of AI, task and motion planning, and controls, blending software with robotics and perception.

The role requires strong C++ development experience and a passion for autonomy, with opportunities to mentor teammates and shape flagship autonomy products.