Senior Sensor Integration Engineer (R5128)

The role

This role supports selection, characterization, calibration, and integration of navigation and localization sensors for the X-BAT State Estimation team. The engineer works across electrical, mechanical, and software disciplines and contributes to cross-functional design reviews.

What you will do

• Support sensor integration 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
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical and software teams on interfaces, mounting, alignment and thermal/vibration issues
• Develop and execute test plans for sensor performance validation
• Document sensor characteristics, trade studies and integration requirements
• Develop or modify calibration scripts and data processing tools
• Debug issues across hardware, firmware and software boundaries
• Review and contribute to schematics, CAD models and code
• Participate in design reviews across EE, ME and SW disciplines

Required qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related field
• 4+ years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated ability to work across at least two of: electrical, mechanical, software domains
• Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance
• Understanding of sensor measurement principles and error sources
• Ability to read 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

Nice to have

• 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

Benefits

• Full-time regular employees: bonus
• Full-time regular employees: benefits
• Full-time regular employees: equity
• Temporary employees: temporary benefits package, applicable after 60 days of employment

Before you apply

• Offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check
• Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance is required
• Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits

About the company

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company that builds intelligent systems to protect service members and civilians. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation technologies.