Senior Sensor Integration Engineer - Equity

Shield; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI seeks a Sensor Integration Engineer to support selection, characterization, calibration, and integration of multi-modal navigation sensors for the X-BAT State Estimation team. The role bridges software, electrical, and mechanical engineering across disciplines.

You will develop calibration scripts, run tests, and collaborate with EE/ME/SW teams on interfaces, mounting, and data acquisition. A clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work across at least two of: electrical, mechanical, software domains.
• Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Work closely with EE/ME/SW teams on interfaces, power, mounting, and calibration.
• Develop test plans for sensor performance characterization and validation.
• Document sensor characteristics, trade studies, and integration requirements.
• Review and contribute to schematics, CAD models, and code as necessary.

Skills

Sensor integration

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis scripting

Embedded systems understanding

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Shield AI seeks a Sensor Integration Engineer to support selection, characterization, calibration, and integration of multi-modal navigation sensors for the X-BAT State Estimation team. The role bridges software, electrical, and mechanical engineering across disciplines.

You will develop calibration scripts, run tests, and collaborate with EE/ME/SW teams on interfaces, mounting, and data acquisition. A clearance may be required.