Senior Staff Sensor Integration Engineer (R6392)

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.

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

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

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

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