Principal Engineer, State Estimation (R4602)
shieldai· X-BAT Engineering - Software
About this role
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Job Description:
We are looking for an experienced state estimation engineer to design, develop, and support the deployment of safety-critical navigation solutions for aerospace platforms. This role requires deep expertise in state estimation theory, extensive practical experience implementing ownship navigation systems in the aerospace domain, and strong software development skills for production-quality navigation code. The engineer will design and implement a unified navigation architecture that supports traditional GNSS/IMU fusion while being extensible to all-source navigation strategies incorporating diverse sensing modalities for GPS-degraded and denied environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Principal Engineer, State Estimation (R4602) role at shieldai?
The listed salary for this Principal Engineer, State Estimation (R4602) position at shieldai is USD 270K–400K. This is an Full Time Employee role.
Where is the Principal Engineer, State Estimation (R4602) position at shieldai located?
This Principal Engineer, State Estimation (R4602) role at shieldai is based in United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Principal Engineer, State Estimation (R4602) role at shieldai full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time Employee position. It is posted as a Principal Engineer, State Estimation (R4602) role in the X-BAT Engineering - Software department at shieldai.
Which team or department does the Principal Engineer, State Estimation (R4602) at shieldai belong to?
This Principal Engineer, State Estimation (R4602) position is part of the X-BAT Engineering - Software department at shieldai. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Principal Engineer, State Estimation (R4602) job at shieldai posted?
This Principal Engineer, State Estimation (R4602) position at shieldai was posted on Apr 2, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Principal Engineer, State Estimation (R4602)
shieldai · 💰 USD 270K–400K
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