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Senior Engineer, Modelling and Simulation (R5702)

Shield AI· Hivemind Solutions Division – AUS / International Office Entity / Melbourne (Hybrid)
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About the role

Senior Engineer leading development, integration, and operationalisation of high-performance, real-time and faster-than-real-time simulation capabilities for Hivemind Mission Autonomy programs in Australia, supporting autonomy, perception, and systems engineering teams in design, test, and demonstration of uncrewed aircraft mission autonomy.

Responsibilities

  • Support the design and evolution of distributed real time simulation systems across virtual, constructive and live environments.
  • Implement high performance C++ software for modelling, simulation, integration workflows and system interoperability, including compatibility with legacy standards.
  • 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 technologies such as 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.

Qualifications

  • Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechatronics or a related field.
  • Professional experience in software engineering and systems integration.
  • Strong experience with modern C++ and familiarity with legacy C++ standards.
  • Professional experience with Python.
  • Demonstrated success delivering reliable software in fast paced engineering environments.
  • Experience with real time or distributed simulation systems.
  • Experience with Docker or similar containerisation technologies.
  • Proficiency working in Linux development environments.
  • Strong problem solving capability and the ability to work through complex technical challenges.
  • Strong history of collaboration, accountability and being an effective team member.
  • Ability to obtain an Australian security clearance.

Skills

Required:C++ (modern)PythonLinuxDocker/KubernetesReal-time/distributed simulationSystem integrationTeam collaborationSecurity clearance
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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