State Estimation Engineer – UAV Navigation (GPS-Denied)

Shield AI; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

A leading technology firm in California is seeking a State Estimation Engineer to develop advanced sensor fusion and navigation algorithms for UAV operations. This role requires a strong background in algorithms and C++ programming, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include designing real-time processing pipelines and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high system performance. The position offers a competitive salary range from $120,000 to $250,000, along with bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree, or 2 years with a master's degree.
• Familiarity with algorithms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement real‑time state estimation algorithms.
• Integrate data from various sensors into robust frameworks.
• Conduct simulation and lab testing to evaluate performance.

Skills

C++11 or newer

Algorithms

Linux command-line tools

Communication skills

Fast-paced development

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

A leading technology firm in California is seeking a State Estimation Engineer to develop advanced sensor fusion and navigation algorithms for UAV operations. This role requires a strong background in algorithms and C++ programming, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include designing real-time processing pipelines and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high system performance. The position offers a competitive salary range from $120,000 to $250,000, along with bonuses and benefits.