Senior Staff Sensor Integration Engineer (R6392) at Shield AI in Seattle, WA

Job description

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. What You'll Do 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 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 What You'll Bring 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 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 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 #LI-AA1 Full-time regular employee offer package: Pa