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Senior Manager, Perception (R5914)

Shield AI· Hivemind Solutions Division – Flight System Integration
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Hybrid (Multiple U.S. locations)$240k - $360kFull Time EmployeePosted 7mo ago

About the role

Senior leadership role overseeing the development, integration, and testing of perception algorithms for advanced aerospace, defense, and robotics systems. Focused on state estimation, sensor fusion, and perception technologies, with hands-on software development and team management in a fast-paced, defense-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead teams across autonomy, integration, and testing by aligning technical efforts, resolving cross-functional challenges, and driving mission-focused execution. Balance hands-on technical oversight with performance optimization, innovation, and clear stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

  • BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and/or similar degree, or equivalent practical experience
  • Ability to develop, benchmark, debug, and deploy software-based algorithms
  • Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 9 years and a Master’s degree; or 8 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience
  • 2+ years managing technical teams.
  • Demonstrated experience integrating and working with sensor payloads in the DoD space
  • Proficient with sensor fusion for noisy high-bandwidth exteroceptive sensors on compute-constrained systems
  • A solid foundation in theory related to state estimation, object detection, data association, probabilistic robotics, and signal processing.
  • Experience working projects with 10+ contributors
  • Comfortability within Unix environments
  • Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance
  • Exhibits holding themselves and others to high standards; collaborative and trustworthy teammate
  • Being kind to others

Skills

Required:C++State estimationSensor fusionHardware-software integrationSoftware testingUnix
Nice to have:A-PNT systems

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Temporary employee offer package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
  • Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location
  • All offers contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check
  • Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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