Engineer, State Estimation

Shield AI
Dallas
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 120,000 - 250,000 annuallyFunction: Software EngineeringExperience: 3+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Collaboration","Teamwork"]

State Estimation Engineer on the GNC team developing real-time sensor fusion and navigation algorithms for autonomous UAV operations in dynamic environments. You’ll design and optimize state estimation pipelines, integrate multi-sensor data (IMUs, GNSS, visual odometry, radar, etc.), and collaborate with autonomy, software, and hardware teams to ensure robust, production-ready navigation under GPS-denied conditions.

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9 months ago

Engineer, State Estimation

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Job Summary

State Estimation Engineer on the GNC team developing real-time sensor fusion and navigation algorithms for autonomous UAV operations in dynamic environments. You’ll design and optimize state estimation pipelines, integrate multi-sensor data (IMUs, GNSS, visual odometry, radar, etc.), and collaborate with autonomy, software, and hardware teams to ensure robust, production-ready navigation under GPS-denied conditions.
Location: Dallas
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and implement real-time state estimation algorithms including inertial navigation, sensor fusion, and alternative navigation methods for GPS-denied or degraded environments.
  • •Integrate data from IMUs, GNSS receivers, visual odometry, magnetometers, barometers, and radar into robust estimation frameworks.
  • •Design sensor processing pipelines focused on accuracy, robustness, and system-level fault tolerance.
  • •Collaborate with autonomy, software, and hardware teams to ensure end-to-end integration of navigation and PNT systems.
  • •Conduct simulation, lab testing, and field trials to evaluate algorithm performance under real-world conditions.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 120,000 - 250,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Annual BonusEquity

Key Requirements

  • •Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 2 years with a master’s degree; or 1 year with a PhD; or equivalent practical experience.
  • •Familiarity with algorithms.
  • •Proficient in C++11 or newer in real-time environments.
  • •Comfortable working in Linux, with experience using standard command-line tools and scripting.
  • •Strong written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative mindset.
Experience:3+ yearsAerospaceDefenseUnmanned systems
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationCollaborationTeamwork
Tech Stack:C++11LinuxIMUGNSSVisual odometryMagnetometersBarometersRadarKalman filtersEKFUKFParticle filtersInertial navigationCUDAFPGAs

Company Brief

Shield AI
Develops AI-powered autonomy and software for military aircraft and drones to enable autonomous ISR and combat missions, integrating perception, navigation, and mission planning for defense customers.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: San Diego, United States
Founded: 2015
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