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Senior Engineer, Modelling and Simulation (R5702)

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

Core

Lead architecture and implementation of distributed, real-time simulation systems for defense operations, integrating autonomy algorithms and hardware interfaces.

Role type

Senior IC software engineer (simulation systems)

Builds

Distributed simulation environments, containerized deployments, and system-of-systems test pipelines

Domain

Defense technology / Real-time simulation

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

C++ (modern and legacy), Python, Linux development, Docker/Kubernetes, real-time distributed simulation, systems integration, technical leadership

Preferred skills

Defense industry experience, uncrewed air systems, AFSIM/NGTS frameworks, test automation pipelines

Technologies

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

Responsibilities

Architect and implement high-performance C++ software for modeling and simulation; Develop and optimize real-time distributed simulation software; Integrate defense simulation frameworks; Design containerized simulation deployments; Provide technical leadership to engineering teams; Collaborate with cross-functional teams on autonomy and hardware interfaces; Drive innovation in CI/CD and simulation tooling

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership

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