Staff Engineer, Modelling and Simulation
Leads the architecture and delivery of high-performance, distributed simulation systems for uncrewed aircraft mission autonomy. The role requires extensive software and systems integration experience, modern C++, Python, containerisation, Linux, and technical leadership.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture, design, and evolution of distributed, real-time simulation systems across virtual, constructive, and live environments.
- Architect and implement high-performance C++ software for modelling, simulation, integration workflows, and system interoperability, including legacy standards compatibility.
- Develop and optimise real-time and distributed simulation software for multi-agent scenarios, high-fidelity environments, and system-of-systems simulations.
- Integrate defence simulation frameworks such as AFSIM or NGTS.
- Design and deliver containerised simulation deployments for development, CI, testing, and operational environments.
- Provide technical and project leadership to engineering teams of 5+ contributors across software, autonomy, perception, test, and program functions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to connect simulation with autonomy algorithms, hardware interfaces, and automated test pipelines.
- Drive improvements in CI/CD, test-driven development, software architecture, and simulation tooling.
- Deliver robust, validated, and scalable simulation environments for customer programs.
Requirements
- Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- Extensive professional experience in software engineering and systems integration.
- Strong experience with modern and legacy C++ standards.
- Professional experience with Python.
- Experience delivering reliable software in fast-paced engineering environments.
- Experience leading teams delivering complex engineering or software projects.
- Hands-on experience with real-time, distributed simulation systems or HWIL/SWIL environments.
- Experience with Docker or similar containerisation technologies.
- Proficiency in Linux development environments.
- Ability to obtain an Australian NV1 security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Defence industry experience.
- Experience with uncrewed systems, particularly aircraft.
- Experience with AFSIM, NGTS, or similar defence simulation environments.
- Experience with data processing, analysis pipelines, or Python-based test automation workflows.
Compensation and Benefits
- Eligibility to view ITAR and Australian export-controlled information is required for supported work.
Skills
C++, Python, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, Afsim, Ngts, CI/CD, Distributed Systems, Real-Time Simulation, Test Automation, Systems Integration
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