Staff Engineer, State Estimation (R5783)
Shield AI
San Diego, United States · Full time employee · Perception & Computer Vision
In this role, you’ll develop cutting-edge estimation and navigation technology, transforming advanced algorithms into high-performance software that powers resilient autonomy in complex, real-world environments.
Apply on Shield AI’s careers page- Company
- Shield AI
- Location
- San Diego, United States
- Workplace
- Remote
- Type
- Full time employee
- Level
- Staff / Principal
- Specialism
- Perception & Computer Vision
- Team
- Engineering
- Salary
- $200K–$300K
- Posted
- 26 September 2026
About the role
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, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. 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: Help build the intelligence that enables autonomous systems to navigate the world with confidence. In this role, you’ll develop cutting-edge estimation and navigation technology, transforming advanced algorithms into high-performance software that powers resilient autonomy in complex, real-world environments.