Senior Staff Sensor Integration Engineer (R6392)

Shield AI•Seattle, WA

About The Position

Shield AI is seeking a Sensor Integration Engineer to support selection, characterization, calibration, and integration of multimodal navigation and localization sensors for the X-BAT State Estimation team. The role operates across software, electrical, and mechanical engineering and contributes directly to cross-functional engineering work. The engineer supports sensor integration from specification through production; develops and executes characterization, calibration, and validation plans; contributes to sensor trade studies and selection; and documents sensor characteristics and integration requirements. The role also involves developing or modifying calibration scripts and data-processing tools, debugging issues across hardware, firmware, and software, and reviewing schematics, CAD models, and code as needed. The work combines hands-on laboratory activity with analysis and documentation in a collaborative environment with electrical, mechanical, and software engineers. Occasional travel may be required for team and supplier coordination or testing support. The listed salary range is $228,000–$340,000 per year. Full-time regular employee offers include pay within the listed range, bonus, benefits, and equity. Offers are contingent on a cleared background check and possible reference check.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
1–4 years of relevant experience; new graduates with strong cross-functional internship or project experience will be considered.
Demonstrated ability to work across at least two of the electrical, mechanical, and software domains.
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 using Python, MATLAB, or a similar tool.
Familiarity with sensor communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, or CAN.
Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment and sensor testing.
Comfort learning and working outside one's 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with navigation or localization sensors such as IMUs, GNSS, cameras, or altimeters.
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.

Responsibilities

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.
Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software engineering teams on electrical interfaces, power distribution, signal conditioning, mounting, alignment, thermal and vibration considerations, software interfaces, drivers, data acquisition, and calibration implementation.
Participate in cross-disciplinary design reviews, providing interdisciplinary perspective and coordination.
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, and software boundaries.
Review and contribute to schematics, CAD models, and code as necessary.
Occasionally travel for team and supplier coordination or testing support.