Integrate, characterize, calibrate, and validate multi-modal navigation sensors (IMUs, GNSS, cameras, altimeters). Develop test plans, calibration scripts, and data-processing tools; collaborate across electrical, mechanical, and software teams; support schematics, CAD, drivers, and lab-based sensor testing through production.
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
We are seeking a Sensor Integration Engineer to support selection, characterization, calibration, and integration of multi-modal navigation and localization sensors for the X-BAT State Estimation team. This role operates at the intersection of software, electrical, and mechanical engineering, requiring the ability to work across disciplines and directly contribute to cross-functional engineering efforts.
What you'll do:
- Support sensor integration activities from specification through production
- Develop and execute sensor characterization and calibration procedures for IMUs, GNSS receivers, cameras, and other navigation sensors
- Contribute to sensor trade studies and selection processes
- Work closely with electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and software engineering teams on:
- Electrical interfaces, power distribution, and signal conditioning
- Mounting solutions, alignment, and thermal/vibration considerations
- Software interfaces, drivers, data acquisition, and calibration implementation
- Participate in design reviews across EE/ME/SW disciplines, providing interdisciplinary perspective and coordination
- Develop and execute test plans for sensor performance characterization and validation
- Document sensor characteristics, trade studies, and integration requirements
- Develop or modify calibration scripts and data processing tools
- Support development of calibration procedures and tooling
- Debug issues spanning hardware-firmware-software boundaries
- Review and contribute to schematics, CAD models, and code as necessary
Sensor Selection, Integration & Characterization
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Technical Contributions
Required qualifications:
- BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related field
- 1-4 years of relevant experience (new grads with strong cross-functional internship/project experience will be considered)
- Demonstrated ability to work across at least two of: electrical, mechanical, software domains
- Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.
- Understanding of sensor measurement principles and error sources
- Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and/or mechanical drawings
- Basic proficiency in scripting or programming for data analysis (Python, MATLAB, or similar)
- Familiarity with sensor communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, etc.)
- Hands-on experience with lab equipment and sensor testing
- Comfortable learning and working outside primary discipline
- Ability to communicate effectively with engineers from different backgrounds
- Willingness to engage with hardware, firmware, and software aspects of sensor systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills across multiple domains
Education & Experience
Technical Skills
Cross-Functional Aptitude
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with navigation or localization sensors (IMUs, GNSS, cameras, altimeters, etc.)
- Exposure to sensor calibration or characterization activities
- Familiarity with embedded systems or real-time software
- Understanding of coordinate transformations or sensor fusion concepts
- Experience with automated testing or data acquisition systems
- Knowledge of aerospace environmental testing or standards
Work environment:
- Collaborative team environment working with EE, ME, and SW engineers
- Hands-on lab work combined with analysis and documentation
- Occasional travel for team and supplier coordination or testing support
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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