Senior Sensor Integration Engineer (R5128)

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 [](https://shield.ai/). Follow Shield AI on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/shield-ai), [X](https://x.com/shieldaitech), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/shield_ai), and [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@Shield_AI). ### Job Description: 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 ### Required qualifications: *Education & Experience* - 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. *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