Staff Engineer, Autonomy (R5684)

Description

The company is a venture-backed defence technology firm that builds AI-driven autonomy for aircraft.

You would join the Hivemind Solutions team to design, build and deploy autonomous capabilities for uncrewed systems in real-world use.

The work is hands-on and combines software development with robotics, perception and path planning.

The team applies AI pilots to practical problems.

Responsibilities

• Work where AI, task and motion planning, and controls meet.
• Create autonomous behaviours for uncrewed aircraft.
• Build sensor fusion solutions that hold up on real sensor data.
• Test autonomy software in high-fidelity simulations and hardware-in-the-loop setups.
• Connect the company's autonomy products with third-party aircraft and systems.
• Work with AI, robotics and systems engineers to deliver integrated solutions.
• Help shape architecture, code quality, design reviews and team practices.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers.

Requirements

• Hold a tertiary qualification in computer science, mechatronics, software engineering, aerospace, robotics or a related field.
• Bring significant professional experience in robotics, autonomy, perception or aerospace systems.
• Write strong modern C++.
• Have a significant record of building and delivering reliable software, ideally in fast-moving settings.
• Preferred: hold a tertiary qualification in computer science, mechatronics, software engineering, aerospace, robotics or a related field.
• Preferred: bring significant professional experience in robotics, autonomy, perception or aerospace systems.
• Preferred: have strong experience with modern C++.
• Preferred: have significant experience delivering reliable software systems, ideally in fast-moving environments.