Senior Engineer, Sensor Integration (R5128)

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firmware embedded systems I2C UART SPI CAN
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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. 

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 
  • Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.
    • 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 

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