Senior Engineer, GNC - Sensor Integration (R4601)

📋 Description

• • Senior Engineer, GNC - Sensor Integration (R4601) at Shield AI, Inc. is a critical role focused on developing and integrating guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) systems with sensor technologies for advanced unmanned aircraft systems. This position directly contributes to Shield AI’s mission of protecting service members and civilians through intelligent autonomous systems used in global operations.
• • Day-to-day responsibilities include designing, implementing, and testing sensor fusion algorithms; integrating inertial measurement units (IMUs), GPS, cameras, and other sensors into GNC loops; collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure real-time performance and robustness; developing simulation models; and validating system behavior under various flight conditions using hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and flight test data.
• • Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company founded in 2015 with a mission to protect service members and civilians using intelligent systems. The company develops advanced unmanned aircraft systems like the V-BAT and X-BAT, along with AI-powered software platforms such as Hivemind Enterprise and Hivemind Vision. With global operations across the U.S., Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology is deployed in real-world missions worldwide.
• • In this role, the engineer will deepen expertise in autonomous systems, sensor integration, and real-time control theory; contribute to cutting-edge defense technology; work alongside leading experts in aerospace, AI, and robotics; and gain hands-on experience with flight-critical systems from concept through test and deployment, advancing both technical mastery and impact in national security applications.