Senior Engineer, GNC - Sensor Integration

Sensor Integration Engineer Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide. Job Description: We are seeking a Sensor Integration Engineer to support selection, characterization, calibration, and integration of multi-modal navigation and localization sensors for aerospace applications. This role operates at the intersection of electrical, mechanical, and software engineering, requiring the ability to work across disciplines and directly contribute to cross-functional engineering efforts. What you'll do Sensor Selection, Integration & Characterization: • 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 Cross-Functional Collaboration: • Work closely with electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and software engineering teams on: • Electrical interfaces, power distribution, and signal conditioning • Mounting solutions, alignment, and thermal/vibration considerations • Software interfaces, drivers, data acquisition, and calibration implementation • Participate in design reviews across EE/ME/SW disciplines, providing interdisciplinary perspective and coordination • Willingness to support occasional travel to support teammates with integration and testing Technical Contributions: • Develop and execute test p