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Staff Engineer, Autonomy (R5682)

Shield AI · Melbourne

Spotted 8h ago

Job details

Work mode
Hybrid
Level
Staff / principal
Posted
Oct 18, 2026
Last confirmed open
Oct 19, 2026
Job description

About this role

Job Description: 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 Staff 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.

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