Chief of Staff, AI Hive (R5599)
shieldai
Senior Staff Engineer, Systems
shieldai· AUS
About this role
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This Senior Staff Engineer, Systems role at shieldai is based in Melbourne. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Staff Engineer, Systems role at shieldai full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a International Office Entity position. It is posted as a Senior Staff Engineer, Systems role in the AUS department at shieldai.
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This Senior Staff Engineer, Systems position is part of the AUS department at shieldai. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Senior Staff Engineer, Systems job at shieldai posted?
This Senior Staff Engineer, Systems position at shieldai was posted on Jun 1, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Staff Engineer, Systems
shieldai
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