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# Senior Sensor Integration Engineer (R5128)

- **Company:** Shield AI
- **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, Adobe InDesign, Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, Communications Protocols, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Real-Time Operating Systems, State Estimation, Sensor Fusion, Software Engineering, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Data Processing, Serial Peripheral Interface, GNSS
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9054905/senior-sensor-integration-engineer-r5128

## About the Role

* 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.

Technical Skills

 * 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

Cross-Functional Aptitude

 * 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

Preferred qualifications:

 * Experience with navigation or localization sensors (IMUs, GNSS, cameras, altimeters, etc.)
 * Exposure to sensor calibration or characterization activities
 * Familiarity with embedded systems or real-time software
 * Understanding of coordinate transformations or sensor fusion concepts
 * Experience with automated testing or data acquisition systems
 * Knowledge of aerospace environmental testing or standards

Work environment:

 * Collaborative team environment working with EE, ME, and SW engineers
 * Hands-on lab work combined with analysis and documentation
 * Occasional travel for team and supplier coordination or testing support

## Description

We are seeking a Sensor Integration Engineer to support selection, characterization, calibration, and integration of multi-modal navigation and localization sensors for the X-BAT State Estimation team. This role operates at the intersection of software, electrical, and mechanical engineering, requiring the ability to work across disciplines and directly contribute to cross-functional engineering efforts.

What you'll do:

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, and 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