Senior Engineer, System

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

Job summary

Shield AI's Australian Engineering Team in Melbourne seeks an experienced Systems Engineer to design and integrate autonomous solutions within the Hivemind Vision and Mission Autonomy technology stacks. You will capture end-to-end requirements and support architecture across perception, autonomy, and mission workflows.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in systems engineering, a STEM degree, strong communication, and experience with MBSE and system modeling.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of systems engineering experience with a Bachelor's in a STEM field (or equivalent)
• Experience with MBSE and system-modeling workflows
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, diagrams and schematics

Responsibilities

• Capture end-to-end system requirements for Hivemind Vision Systems and integrated autonomy solutions
• Support design and development of system architectures across perception, autonomy, and mission workflows
• Use MBSE tools to document, maintain and extend architecture models
• Develop SysML models focusing on decomposition, interfaces, and system behavior
• Collaborate with SMEs to improve tooling and integration between models and codebases
• Support evolution of the systems engineering process across the Australian team
• Engage with product management, program management, engineering and business development teams
• Report status, risks, accomplishments and expectations to senior leadership

Skills

MBSE

SysML

UML

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Systems engineering

Requirements engineering

Education

B.S. in STEM field

Tools

MBSE tools

SysML

UML

UPDM

Job description

As a member of the Australian Engineering Team, you will contribute to the design and integration of solutions across the Hivemind Vision and Mission Autonomy technology stacks. This role supports the growth and capability maturation of the Hivemind Solutions division in Australia, enabling delivery for key customer programs and internal R&D initiatives.

Key responsibilities

Capture end-to-end system requirements for Hivemind Vision Systems and integrated autonomy solutions

Support the design and development of system architectures spanning perception, autonomy, and mission-level workflows

Use MBSE tools to document, maintain, and extend existing architecture models supporting new integrations, capabilities, and customer requirements

Develop and maintain models using UML, SysML, and/or UPDM

Create SysML models with emphasis on system decomposition, functional flows, interfaces, and system behavior

Collaborate with subject-matter experts to improve tooling, automation, and connections between system models and codebases

Support the evolution and execution of the systems engineering process across the Australian engineering organization

Engage cross-functionally with product management, program management, engineering, and business development teams

Report status, risks, accomplishments, and expectations to senior engineering and program leadership

About you

A minimum of 7 years of systems engineering or related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 5 years with a Master's degree; or 2 years with a PhD; or equivalent practical experience

B.S. degree in a STEM field (e.g., Systems, Software, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering)

Experience with systems engineering practices, including writing, structuring, and verifying requirements

Experience with MBSE and system-modeling workflows

Experience working on cross-functional technical teams

Strong communication skills, written and verbal

Highly organized, methodical, and comfortable managing detailed technical information

Ability to read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings, assembly diagrams, parts lists, wiring diagrams, and schematics

A demonstrated track record of integrity, high standards, teamwork, and professionalism

Eligibility to obtain an Australian NV1 (Secret) clearance

Ability to access and handle ITAR-controlled and Australian export-controlled technical data

Australian citizenship is a mandatory requirement for this role

About us

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, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide.

Shield AI

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, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide.

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, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide.