Shield AI

Principal Engineer, State Estimation (Dallas, TX)

Dallas, Texas · Principal · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$275k-$412kDetected 12 days ago

AlgorithmsLinuxComputer VisionRecruitingSensorsResearchCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

Develop and implement advanced state estimation algorithms, including inertial navigation, sensor fusion, and alternative navigation techniques for denied environments.
Design and optimize state estimation frameworks to integrate data from IMUs, GNSS receivers, visual odometry, magnetometers, barometers, and radar systems.
Build real-time sensor processing pipelines for UAV platforms, focusing on robustness, accuracy, and failover performance.
Collaborate with autonomy, software, and hardware teams to ensure seamless integration of state estimation components within larger autonomous systems.
Lead simulation, lab testing, and field validation of state estimation algorithms to assess performance under varying operational conditions.
You will design and implement real-time sensor processing pipelines, integrate multi-sensor data for robust navigation and state estimation, and collaborate closely with autonomy researchers, software engineers, and hardware teams to ensure seamless system performance.

Typically requires a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree
or 10 years with a master's degree
or a PhD with 8 years of experience
Strong understanding of state estimation techniques (e.g., Kalman filters, extended and unscented variants, particle filters, etc.).
Proficiency with C++11 or newer
experience with real-time operating environments.
Comfort with Linux, scripting, and standard development tools.
You have a demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others.

Proficiency in optimizing algorithms for compute-constrained systems
Experience with CUDA or other hardware acceleration technologies (e.g. FPGAs)
Proven track record of transitioning from R&D to production
All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.
Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information. ### Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

#LI-JM2 #LF Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.
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.

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems.
With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide.

equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
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