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Senior Staff Sensor Integration Engineer (R6392)

Shield AI · Seattle, Washington · On-site

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About Shield AI

Autonomy for the world. Backed by a16z.

About the role

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. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • 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
  • 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)
More about this role

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, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. 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.

Sensor Selection, Integration & Characterization

  • Support sensor integration activities from specification through production
  • Develop and execute sensor characterization and calibration procedures for IMUs, GNSS receivers, cameras, and other navigation...

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X-BAT Engineering - Software

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