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Senior Sensor Integration Engineer (R5128)

Shield AI· X-BAT Division – X-BAT Engineering - Software
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Seattle, Washington, Dallas, Texas, Boston, Massachusetts$125k - $180kFull Time EmployeePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Sensor Integration Engineer to support selection, characterization, calibration, and integration of multi-modal navigation and localization sensors for the X-BAT State Estimation team. Cross-disciplinary role spanning software, electrical, and mechanical engineering with collaboration across EE/ME/SW disciplines.

Responsibilities

  • Sensor Selection, Integration & Characterization: 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
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and software engineering teams on electrical interfaces, power distribution, signal conditioning, mounting solutions, alignment, and thermal/vibration considerations, software interfaces, drivers, data acquisition, and calibration implementation • Participate in design reviews across EE/ME/SW disciplines, providing interdisciplinary perspective and coordination
  • Technical Contributions: Develop and execute test plans for sensor performance characterization and validation • Document sensor characteristics, trade studies, and integration requirements • Develop or modify calibration scripts and data processing tools • Support development of calibration procedures and tooling • Debug issues spanning hardware-firmware-software boundaries • Review and contribute to schematics, CAD models, and code as necessary

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
  • Understanding of sensor measurement principles and error sources
  • Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and/or mechanical drawings
  • Basic proficiency in scripting or programming for data analysis (Python, MATLAB, or similar)
  • Familiarity with sensor communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, etc.)
  • Hands-on experience with lab equipment and sensor testing
  • Comfortable learning and working outside primary discipline
  • Ability to communicate effectively with engineers from different backgrounds
  • Willingness to engage with hardware, firmware, and software aspects of sensor systems
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills across multiple domains

Skills

Required:Sensor integration and characterizationCalibration scripting and data processingElectrical schematics and mechanical drawingsCross-functional collaboration

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Temporary employee offer package (applicable after 60 days of employment) + temporary benefits package
  • Salary compensation is influenced by skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and location; offers contingent on background check; certain employee groups not eligible for benefits
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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