Staff Autonomy Engineer - Robotics & AI Systems

Shieldai; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Staff Engineer, Autonomy to design, build, and deploy autonomous capabilities for uncrewed systems. This hands-on role blends software, robotics, perception, and path planning to shape AI pilots for real-world problems.

The position requires strong C++ expertise, experience in robotics and autonomy, and collaboration across AI, robotics, and systems engineering teams. You will participate in architecture discussions and mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree in CS, Mechatronics, SEng, Aerospace, Robotics, or related field.
• Significant professional experience in robotics, autonomy, perception or aerospace systems.
• Strong experience in modern C++.
• Experience with uncrewed systems, especially in the air domain.
• Defence industry experience.

Responsibilities

• 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 with third-party aircraft and systems.
• Collaborate across AI, robotics, and systems engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Modern C++

Robotics & Autonomy

Sensor Fusion

Real-time Systems

Path Planning

Education

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

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a Staff Engineer, Autonomy to design, build, and deploy autonomous capabilities for uncrewed systems. This hands-on role blends software, robotics, perception, and path planning to shape AI pilots for real-world problems.

The position requires strong C++ expertise, experience in robotics and autonomy, and collaboration across AI, robotics, and systems engineering teams. You will participate in architecture discussions and mentor junior engineers.