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.
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
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