Engineer II, State Estimation (R3131)

About Shield AI     Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its flagship autonomy software, Hivemind, powers aircraft, drones, and other platforms, enabling complex missions with high reliability in contested environments. With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., and internationally, Shield AI’s products actively support U.S. and allied operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn,Twitter, and Instagram.   
As a State Estimation Engineer on the V-BAT team, you will play a critical role in enhancing the autonomy of our unmanned aerial systems (UAS). You will be responsible for developing and implementing advanced state estimation algorithms that integrate visual inertial information with other sensor data to achieve robust and accurate state estimation in contested environments

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Design, develop, and optimize state estimation algorithms that utilize visual-inertial odometry techniques.
• Integrate with other sensors (e.g., GPS, EO/IR cameras, IMU, barometer, radar, etc.) to enhance the accuracy and robustness of state estimation.
• Implement real-time processing pipelines for vision-based state estimation on embedded systems.
• Write production quality software in C++
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including control engineers, software engineers, and hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration of state estimation modules.
• Conduct experiments and field tests to validate the performance of state estimation algorithms in real-world scenarios.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in computer vision and state estimation, and apply them to our systems

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 2 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or related field); or 0 years and a Master’s degree
• A strong foundation in theory related to: SLAM, factor graphs, structure from motion, feature detection and tracking, Kalman filters, etc.
• Experience with C++ 11 or newer
• Experience deploying sensor fusion algorithms to compute-constrained systems
• Experience with Linux, command line tools, etc.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
• Proven track record of successfully shipping products, showcasing the ability to navigate through development cycles, overcome obstacles, and deliver high-quality solutions to meet project deadlines and exceed expectations in a fast-paced environment.
• You have a demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with Matlab, Python
• Familiarity with high-fidelity simulation and sensor modeling
• Shipped production-quality code for an aerial platform

Total package details for U.S. based positions: - Regular employee positions: Salary within range listed above + Bonus + Benefits + Equity - Temporary employee positions: Hourly within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) - Interns/Military Fellows/Part-time not eligible for bonus, benefits or equity
Total package details for International positions which are roles based outside of the United States (where applicable): - International premium, hardship differential, cost of living differential, living quarters allowance, foreign service transfer allowance, equity, international benefits, visa assistance, and relocation assistance.
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.
Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.