Shield AI · 3 hours ago
Engineer, State Estimation (Dallas/San Diego/Boston/ DC/ San Fran)
SD Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$120K/yr - $250K/yr
3+ years expShield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. As a State Estimation Engineer, you will develop advanced sensor fusion and navigation algorithms for autonomous UAV operations, ensuring high system performance and reliability.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security
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
Stay current on advancements in state estimation and navigation technologies and help adapt new innovations into deployable solutions
Qualification
Required
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 years 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
Demonstrated success working in fast-paced development cycles and delivering high-quality results
Preferred
Experience developing and deploying real-time navigation or sensor fusion algorithms using IMUs, GPS, or other sensors
Strong understanding of filtering and estimation techniques (e.g., Kalman filters, EKF, UKF, particle filters)
Experience implementing inertial navigation algorithms in degraded or GPS-denied conditions
Exposure to visual odometry or computer vision-based navigation approaches
Experience optimizing code for performance on compute-constrained platforms
Familiarity with CUDA or hardware acceleration techniques (e.g., FPGAs)
Experience transitioning navigation solutions from research into production environments
Benefits
Bonus
Benefits
Equity
Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Company
Shield AI
Shield AI is a deep-tech company that focuses on developing AI-powered systems to enhance the safety of service members and civilians.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.31BKey Investors
Hercules CapitalUS Innovative Technology FundSnowpoint Ventures
2025-03-06Series F· $240M
2023-12-29Debt Financing· $200M
2023-10-31Series F· $300M
Leadership Team
Gary Steele
Chief Executive Officer
Brandon Tseng
Co-Founder
Recent News
2025-12-11
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