Senior Engineer, Real-Time Simulation & Systems Integration

Shield; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Security clearance sponsorship

Job summary

Shield is seeking a Senior Engineer in Modelling and Simulation to lead the development and operationalisation of high-performance simulation environments for Australia’s mission autonomy programs. You will architect and integrate real-time simulation tech used by autonomy, perception, and systems teams to prototype and demonstrate advanced uncrewed aircraft autonomy.

You’ll drive cross-functional collaboration, deliver scalable simulation ecosystems, and partner with defence customers to meet

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechatronics or related field.
• Professional experience in software engineering and systems integration.
• Experience with real time or distributed simulation systems.
• Experience with Docker or similar containerisation technologies.
• Proficiency working in Linux development environments.
• Ability to obtain an Australian security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and evolve distributed real time simulation systems across virtual, constructive and live environments.
• Implement high performance C++ software for modelling, simulation, integration workflows and system interoperability.
• 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 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.

Skills

Modern C++

Python

Linux

Teamwork

Problem solving

Software integration

Clearance eligibility

Education

BSc in CS/SE/Mechatronics

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Shield is seeking a Senior Engineer in Modelling and Simulation to lead the development and operationalisation of high-performance simulation environments for Australia’s mission autonomy programs. You will architect and integrate real-time simulation tech used by autonomy, perception, and systems teams to prototype and demonstrate advanced uncrewed aircraft autonomy.

You’ll drive cross-functional collaboration, deliver scalable simulation ecosystems, and partner with defence customers to meet