Perception Systems Lead, AI & Autonomy

Shield AI; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a senior leader to manage the HMS Perception team, developing perception algorithms for advanced aerospace, defense, and robotics systems. You will translate cutting-edge research into real hardware deployments while guiding software development across state estimation, sensor fusion, AI/ML, and machine perception.

The role requires 10+ years of leadership experience and a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams to practical, mission-critical results in fast-paced,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership experience directing technical teams.
• Experience developing and integrating perception algorithms.
• Experience applying AI/ML to real hardware in aerospace/defense/robotics contexts.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor the HMS Perception team.
• Oversee development, integration, and testing of perception algorithms for aerospace/defense/robotics systems.
• Collaborate with engineers to meet challenging operational requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Perception algorithms

Software development

State estimation

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a senior leader to manage the HMS Perception team, developing perception algorithms for advanced aerospace, defense, and robotics systems. You will translate cutting-edge research into real hardware deployments while guiding software development across state estimation, sensor fusion, AI/ML, and machine perception.

The role requires 10+ years of leadership experience and a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams to practical, mission-critical results in fast-paced,