Senior Manager of Navigation & State Estimation Engineering, Shield AI

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience), typically with a minimum of 10 years of related experience; 9 years with a master’s degree; or 7 years with a PhD
• Expertise in modern C++ (C++11 or newer) with a strong software engineering foundation
• Experience deploying state estimation solution on physical systems in real-world environments
• Deep knowledge of Kalman filtering, graph optimization, sensor fusion, and inertial navigation systems
• Demonstrated success leading engineering projects or small technical teams
• Experience delivering autonomy software for robotics, aerospace, or defense platforms

Desirable

• Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy team is building an SDK that enables resilient, assured navigation solutions for autonomous systems operating in contested environments
• We are looking for a hands-on technical leader to manage and grow our Navigation and State Estimation team
• You'll lead a team of 6+ engineers developing state-of-the-art algorithms for GPS-denied navigation, fusing your expertise in state estimation, PNT technologies, and C++ software development to deliver high-impact autonomy capabilities
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team delivering robust navigation and state estimation solutions for autonomous aerial systems
• Drive the technical roadmap, balancing near-term deliveries with long-term innovation
• Architect and review solutions in state estimation, sensor fusion, inertial and vision-aided navigation
• Maintain high standards of C++ software quality, system validation, and integration performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful simulation, HITL, and flight test validation
• Support hiring, team growth, career development, and external technical representation

• Candidates may complete a technical evaluation, including a design and coding review, as part of the interview process