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Shieldai23d ago
USD 110000–170000/yr

Senior Engineer, GNC - Sensor Integration (R4601)

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BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics,

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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the 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 aerospace applications. This role operates at the intersection of electrical, mechanical, and software 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 sensors 
  • Contribute to sensor trade studies and selection processes 
    • Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • 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 
  • Willingness to support occasional travel to support teammates with integration and testing
    • Technical Contributions:
  • 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 
    • Education & Experience:
  • 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 
    • Technical Skills:
  • 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 
    • Cross-Functional Aptitude:
  • 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 
  • Experience with navigation or localization sensors (IMUs, GNSS, cameras, altimeters, etc.) 
  • Exposure to sensor calibration or characterization activities 
  • Basic proficiency with engineering tools such as Altium, NX, and Teamcenter
  • 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

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    April 2, 2026
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    April 26, 2026

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