Posted 2 months ago

Senior Engineer, GNC - Sensor Integration (R4601)

United StatesRemoteFull-time

AI Summary

Sensor Integration Engineer who supports selection, calibration, and integration of navigation sensors for aerospace applications across electrical, mechanical, and software domains.

About this role

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 aerospace applications. This role operates at the intersection of electrical, mechanical, and software 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

Willingness to support occasional travel to support teammates with integration and testing

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

Basic proficiency with engineering tools such as Altium, NX, and Teamcenter

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

Skills

AltiumCAD ModelsCalibration ScriptsCameraCANC/C++Coordinate TransformationsData AcquisitionData ProcessingElectrical SchematicsEmbedded SystemsGNSSI2CIMULab EquipmentMatlabMechanical DrawingsNxPythonReal-time SoftwareSchematics ReviewSensor CalibrationSensor FusionSignal ConditioningSPITeamcenterTest PlansUART

Senior Engineer, GNC - Sensor Integration (R4601)

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