CareerPlan

Defence Senior Modelling and Simulation Engineer

Melbourne CBD, VictoriaFull-time2026-11-13
Hybrid · AustraliaAustralia citizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Architecting, developing, integrating, and deploying high-performance distributed simulation environments for autonomous aircraft and uncrewed systems.

Role type

Senior IC modelling and simulation engineer (defence/autonomy)

Builds

Distributed simulation systems (virtual, constructive, live) supporting mission autonomy and autonomous agents

Domain

Defence technology, autonomous systems, simulation engineering

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

C++ (modern and legacy), Python, Linux, real-time/distributed simulation, systems integration, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), CI/CD

Preferred skills

Defence or uncrewed aircraft experience, AFSIM or NGTS integration

Technologies

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

Responsibilities

Design and improve distributed simulation systems; Develop high-performance C++ software for modelling and integration; Build and optimise simulation environments for multiple autonomous agents; Integrate defence simulation technologies; Develop containerised simulation deployments; Connect simulation systems with autonomy algorithms and hardware interfaces

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC