
Job Overview
Location
Melbourne
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Engineering
Date Posted
April 7, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • The Modelling and Simulation Lead will drive the development and integration of high-fidelity simulation environments for Shield AI’s autonomous aircraft systems, ensuring accurate modeling of flight dynamics, sensor behavior, and mission-critical scenarios to support testing, validation, and deployment of Hivemind AI.
- • Day-to-day responsibilities include leading a team of simulation engineers to design, build, and maintain physics-based and hardware-in-the-loop simulation frameworks; collaborating with aerospace, AI, and software teams to validate autonomous behaviors; optimizing simulation performance for scalability and realism; and ensuring compliance with defense and aerospace standards.
- • Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company founded in 2015 with a mission to protect service members and civilians through intelligent systems. Headquartered in the U.S. with global operations across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, the company develops autonomous aircraft like the V-BAT and X-BAT, along with AI platforms such as Hivemind Enterprise and Hivemind Vision, deployed in real-world operations worldwide.
- • In this role, you will gain deep expertise in autonomous systems simulation, lead cross-functional technical initiatives in a high-impact defense technology environment, and contribute directly to the safety and effectiveness of AI-piloted aircraft used in national security missions.
Skills & Technologies
About Shield AI, Inc.
Shield AI develops autonomous systems and artificial intelligence for defense and commercial aviation. Its Hivemind AI pilot enables unmanned aircraft and drones to operate without GPS, communications, or remote pilots. The company’s products include the V-BAT vertical takeoff and landing drone and software for fighter aircraft autonomy. Founded in 2015, Shield AI serves U.S. and allied military forces, focusing on contested environments and battlefield applications. The company integrates machine learning, sensor fusion, and edge computing to provide resilient, intelligent platforms for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike missions.
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