Staff Engineer, Software - Perception (R3771)
$182.72k/y-$274.08k/y
Shield AI3 days ago
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Summary
Shield AI is seeking a Staff Engineer, Software - Perception to join their team in Boston, MA. The role involves developing advanced perception systems for autonomous aircraft to operate effectively in complex environments.
About the Role
As a Staff Engineer, Software - Perception, you will be responsible for designing and implementing algorithms for object detection, sensor fusion, and state estimation. Your tasks will include optimizing perception performance, collaborating with hardware teams, and validating algorithms in simulated and operational settings. You will also support autonomy integration and drive innovation in airborne sensing.
About You
Required:
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar degree, or equivalent practical experience.
- Minimum of 7 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 5 years with a Master's degree; or 4 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience.
- Experience implementing algorithms such as Kalman Filters, multi-target tracking, or deep learning-based detection models.
- Familiarity with fusing data from radar, EO/IR cameras, or other sensors using probabilistic or rule-based approaches.
- Ability to interpret and work with Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and hardware integration specs.
- Proficiency with version control, debugging, and test-driven development.
Preferred:
- Hands-on integration or algorithm development with airborne sensing systems.
- Experience with ML frameworks such as PyTorch or Tensorflow for vision-based tasks.
- Experience deploying perception software on SWaP-constrained platforms.
- Familiarity with validating perception systems during flight test events.
- Understanding of sensing challenges in denied or degraded conditions.
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $182k–$274k per year.
- Bonus opportunities and equity options.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance.
Shield AI
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kyiv (Ukraine), and Melbourne (Australia), Shield AI’s technology actively supports U.S. and allied operations worldwide.
Boston, MA