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Modelling and Simulation Lead (R4706)

Melbourne💼 Full-time🗓 2026-04-07 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead the design and evolution of distributed, real-time simulation systems supporting autonomy development, verification, and validation for uncrewed aircraft.

Role type

Senior IC Modelling and Simulation Lead

Builds

High-performance real-time and faster-than-real-time simulation frameworks for Mission Autonomy programs

Domain

Defense technology / Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS)

Deliverable

production ML models | infrastructure

Required skills

C++ (modern and legacy), Python, Real-time distributed simulation, Containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), Linux development, Team leadership, HWIL/SWIL environments

Preferred skills

Defence industry experience, Uncrewed systems (air domain), AFSIM/NGTS, Data processing pipelines

Technologies

C++, Python, Docker, Kubernetes, AFSIM, NGTS, Linux

Responsibilities

Architect and implement C++ software for modelling and integration workflows; Develop and optimize real-time mission execution environments; Lead engineering teams of 5+ contributors; Integrate simulation with autonomy algorithms and hardware interfaces; Champion CI/CD and test-driven development practices.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership

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