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Engineering Lead, Autonomy Software (R4705)

Shield AI - Melbourne

Posted Mar 19, 2026

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
$116,543 U.S. median for this role
Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
+9.8% - Much faster than average

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

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Engineering From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
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Senior From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

Engineering Lead, Autonomy Software (R4705) Melbourne Founded in 2015, 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 and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. 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: Lead the development of cutting-edge autonomy software that enables unmanned systems to operate intelligently in complex, real-world environments. In this role, you will guide multidisciplinary teams to design, build, and deploy high-performance autonomy solutions-from algorithm development to system integration and field testing. Working at the intersection of robotics, aerospace, and software engineering, you'll drive mission-critical capabilities from concept to flight, delivering resilient, scalable systems that perform in dynamic and contested conditions. Job Description: Lead the development of cutting-edge autonomy software that enables unmanned systems to operate intelligently in complex, real-world environments. In this role, you will guide multidisciplinary teams to design, build, and deploy high-performance autonomy solutions-from algorithm development to system integration and field testing. Working at the intersection of robotics, aerospace, and software engineering, you'll drive mission-critical capabilities from concept to flight, delivering resilient, scalable systems that perform in dynamic and contested conditions. Founded in 2015, 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 and V-BAT and

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