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Shield AIShield AIDallas, TX

Senior Engineer, State Estimation

Develop and optimize real-time multi-sensor fusion and state estimation algorithms (Kalman/particle filters, IMUs, radar, cameras) for autonomous X-BAT VTOL drone operation in contested environments on the GNC team.

160k – 240k/yr
On-site5+ YOEML Engineering

About the role

What You'll Do

  • Develop and implement advanced sensor algorithms for processing data from IMUs, radar, cameras, GPS, and other sensors.
  • Enhance state estimation algorithms by integrating multi-sensor data for improved accuracy and robustness.
  • Design and implement real-time sensor data processing pipelines.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, autonomy researchers, and hardware engineers, to ensure seamless integration of state estimation algorithms.
  • Conduct experiments and field tests to validate the performance of state estimation algorithms in real-world scenarios.
  • Stay updated with the latest advancements in sensor technologies and state estimation, applying them to our systems.

Required Qualifications

  • Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 4 years and a Master’s degree; or 2 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience.
  • Experience developing and deploying real-time sensor processing algorithms, e.g. with cameras, radar, IMUs, GPS, etc.
  • Solid understanding of state estimation techniques, such as Kalman filters, particle filters, etc.
  • Experience with C++ 11 or newer.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others.
  • Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in implementing inertial navigation algorithms on real-time processing systems.
  • Knowledge of computer vision techniques.
  • Proficiency in optimizing algorithms for compute-constrained systems.
  • Experience with CUDA or other hardware acceleration technologies (e.g. FPGAs).
  • Proven track record of transitioning from R&D to production.

Skills

C++Kalman FiltersParticle FiltersState EstimationSensor FusionImuRadarComputer VisionCUDALinuxInertial Navigation

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