Engineer, State Estimation
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onBig Bully Turf, 350, Front Street, Banker's Hill, San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92101, United States
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Our products, including the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft and the Hivemind Enterprise and Vision product lines, actively support operations worldwide. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, we are dedicated to delivering precision navigation solutions for mission-critical applications.
As a State Estimation Engineer, you will play a critical role on the GNC team, contributing to the development, optimization, and deployment of advanced sensor fusion and navigation algorithms for autonomous UAV operations in dynamic and contested environments. You will help design real-time sensor processing pipelines and integrate multi-sensor data for robust state estimation. Your work will bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and fielded capabilities, collaborating closely with autonomy researchers, software engineers, and hardware teams to ensure high system performance and reliability.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Shield AI may use artificial intelligence tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analyzing resumes. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment; final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Big Bully Turf, 350, Front Street, Banker's Hill, San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92101, United States
San Diego, California
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDevelop and implement real-time state estimation algorithms for GPS-denied environments
- check_circleDesign sensor processing pipelines focused on accuracy and system-level fault tolerance
- check_circleCollaborate with autonomy, software, and hardware teams for end-to-end system integration
- check_circleConduct simulation, lab testing, and field trials to evaluate algorithm performance
- check_circleAdapt advancements in state estimation and navigation technologies into deployable solutions
- check_circleIntegrate multi-sensor data including IMUs, GNSS, and radar into robust estimation frameworks
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree with 3+ years experience, Master's with 2 years, or PhD with 1 year
- verifiedProficient in C++11 or newer
- verifiedExperience working in Linux
- verifiedFamiliarity with algorithms
Nice to Have
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 & Perks
check_circleFull-time regular employee offer package includes pay, bonus, benefits, and equitycheck_circleTemporary employee offer package includes temporary benefits after 60 days of employment
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: C++11, Linux, Command-Line Tools, Scripting, Inertial Navigation, Sensor Fusion, GPS, Visual Odometry, Kalman Filters, Ekf.
Education: Bachelor's degree with 3 years experience or equivalent practical experience; Master's degree with 2 years experience or equivalent practical experience; PhD with 1 year experience or equivalent practical experience.
Frequently asked questions about Engineer, State Estimation at Shield AI
What does a Engineer, State Estimation at Shield AI do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Engineer, State Estimation at Shield AI will develop and implement real-time state estimation algorithms for gps-denied environments; design sensor processing pipelines focused on accuracy and system-level fault tolerance; collaborate with autonomy, software, and hardware teams for end-to-end system integration; and conduct simulation, lab testing, and field trials to evaluate algorithm performance.
What are the requirements for this Engineer, State Estimation role?expand_more
Shield AI is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's degree with 3+ years experience, Master's with 2 years, or PhD with 1 year; Proficient in C++11 or newer; Experience working in Linux; and Familiarity with algorithms.
Where is the Engineer, State Estimation role at Shield AI located?expand_more
Engineer, State Estimation at Shield AI is based in Big Bully Turf, 350, Front Street, Banker's Hill, San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92101, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Shield AI has listed this Engineer, State Estimation role as on-site.
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Engineer, State Estimation at Shield AI typically requires 1+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
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Key skills for Engineer, State Estimation at Shield AI include C++11; Linux; Command-Line Tools; Scripting; Inertial Navigation; Sensor Fusion; GPS; and Visual Odometry.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree with 3 years experience or equivalent practical experience; Master's degree with 2 years experience or equivalent practical experience; and PhD with 1 year experience or equivalent practical experience.
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About Shield AI
Shield AI, headquartered in San Diego, California, operates as a venture-backed deep-tech firm within the software development industry. Since its establishment in 2015, the organization has focused on deploying intelligent systems designed to safeguard service members and civilians. The company develops specialized hardware and software solutions, including the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, alongside the Hivemind Enterprise and Hivemind Vision product lines.
The firm serves a global clientele by supporting operations across multiple continents. With offices and facilities located throughout the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region, Shield AI extends its technological reach to international markets. This widespread footprint enables the delivery of critical autonomous capabilities to various sectors requiring advanced defense and security technologies. The company's approach integrates software innovation with physical systems to address complex operational challenges in diverse environments.
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