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Senior Software Engineer Tooling & Observability (R5717)

Shield AI· Hivemind Solutions Division – AUS / Melbourne – Australian Engineering Team
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About the role

Senior Software Engineer focused on tooling and observability within Shield AI’s Hivemind Vision and Mission Autonomy technology stacks, contributing to system architecture, MBSE models, and cross‑functional collaboration to mature capabilities for key customer programs and internal R&D in Australia.

Responsibilities

  • Capturing end‑to‑end system requirements for Hivemind Vision Systems and integrated autonomy solutions.
  • Supporting the design and development of system architectures spanning perception, autonomy, and mission‑level workflows.
  • Using MBSE tools to document, maintain, and extend existing architecture models supporting new integrations, capabilities, and customer requirements.
  • Developing and maintaining models using UML, SysML, and/or UPDM.
  • Creating SysML models with emphasis on system decomposition, functional flows, interfaces, and system behavior.
  • Collaborating with subject‑matter experts to improve tooling, automation, and connections between system models and codebases.
  • Supporting the evolution and execution of the systems engineering process across the Australian engineering organization.
  • Engaging cross‑functionally with product management, program management, engineering, and business development teams.
  • Reporting status, risks, accomplishments, and expectations to senior engineering and program leadership.

Qualifications

  • 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.

Skills

Required:Systems engineeringMBSESysML/UMLTechnical communicationCross-functional collaboration
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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