ABOUT PRAETORIAN AERONAUTICS
Praetorian Aeronautics is a leader in aerospace innovation, dedicated to the design and production of advanced unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for both military and civilian applications. We pride ourselves on pushing technological boundaries to deliver cutting-edge solutions that meet the complex demands of our clients.
OVERVIEW
Praetorian Aeronautics is seeking a talented Software Engineer with 3+ years of experience to join our cutting-edge development team. You will work on the design and implementation of a sophisticated software system aimed at the detection, tracking, and interception of drone swarms. This system will form part of our advanced planning software, which uses multi-agent reinforcement learning to orchestrate and control complex counter-UAS (C-UAS) missions.
If you are passionate about innovative technology, machine learning, and defence systems, and have a keen interest in working with AI-driven solutions, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to real-world defence applications.
Key Responsibilities
:
* Working closely with expert AI researchers, support the creation in Python of multi-agent reinforcement learning algorithms and models for real-time mission planning and execution.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate machine learning algorithms and models into mission planning software.
* Develop and maintain Rust applications and services on Linux.
* Optimise and test software components to ensure robustness in real-world defence scenarios.
Required Qualifications
:
* 3+ years writing efficient, high-performance, system-level code.
* Software Engineering or Computer Science degree, or equivalent.
* Proven ability in Rust and Python, with experience in contributing to the development and deployment of complex software systems.
* Experience in software architecture, design patterns, and development best practices.
Preferred Qualifications
:
* Experience with embedded Linux and writing cross-platform applications
* Experience with Nix
* Experience with autonomous vehicles
WHAT WE OFFER
* Competitive salary and Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP) benefits.
* Comprehensive training and career development opportunities.
* A collaborative, mission-driven work environment where you can make a tangible impact on defence capabilities.
If you're ready to help push the boundaries of AI and machine learning in defence technology, we'd love to hear from you.
Employment Screening and Security Requirements:
Praetorian Aeronautics is committed to maintaining the highest standards of security and integrity in our operations. As part of our employee screening process, the
preferred candidate will be required to undergo a police check
.
* Additionally, the
successful candidate must be eligible to obtain and hold an Australian Government security clearance
. Eligibility requirements include
Australian citizenship
and the ability to meet security vetting criteria.