Staff Engineer, Systems (R4943)
Shield AI · Melbourne
On-site
Internship
Lead
Hivemind Solutions Division
Posted June 1, 2026
Job Description
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Job Description:
As a member of the Australian Engineering Team, you will contribute to the design and integration of solutions across the Hivemind Vision and Mission Autonomy technology stacks. This role supports the growth and capability maturation of the Hivemind Solutions division in Australia, enabling delivery for key customer programs and internal R&D initiatives.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with:
- Program leadership to define the appropriate systems engineering scope and level of effort.
- System Design Teams (e.g., Human Factors, UX, Architecture) to decompose solution designs into actionable technical detail.
- Development, Integration, and Test teams to define and evolve system architectures supporting autonomy, perception, and mission‑level behaviors.
More jobs at Shield AI
Senior Staff Technical Program Manager (R5215)
Shield AI · San Diego, California · On-site · $170k - $260k
Staff International Security Specialist (R5221)
Shield AI · Dallas, Texas · On-site · $100k - $150k
Staff Facility Security Officer (R5220)
Shield AI · Washington, DC · On-site · $100k - $150k
Senior Staff Cybersecurity Engineer, Platform Security (R5219)
Shield AI · San Diego, California · On-site · $160k - $240k
Staff Technician, Unmanned Systems Test Operator (R5214)
Shield AI · San Diego, California · On-site
See how well your resume matches this job before you apply
Run a free ATS check