Staff Engineer, State Estimation
Description For Staff Engineer, State Estimation
Shield AI, established in 2015, is at the forefront of defence technology, developing intelligent autonomous systems for aircraft. Their flagship autonomy software, Hivemind, enables aircraft and drones to execute complex missions in challenging environments. This Staff Engineer role focuses on state estimation and perception systems, requiring expertise in C++ development and robotics software.
The position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge autonomous systems, developing and integrating sophisticated algorithms for aerial platforms. You'll be responsible for creating production-quality software, working with sensor fusion, and implementing state estimation solutions. The role combines theoretical knowledge with practical implementation, requiring expertise in controls, probabilistic robotics, and signal processing.
The ideal candidate will bring significant experience in robotics software development, particularly in defence or aerospace environments. Strong C++ programming skills and familiarity with Linux systems are essential. The role offers exposure to advanced technologies including Kalman Filters, Factor Graphs, and autonomous system development.
Working from the Port Melbourne office in a hybrid arrangement, you'll join a high-performing engineering team focused on solving real-world defence and security challenges. The company offers competitive compensation including salary and equity, along with flexible working options. Shield AI's mission-driven approach and commitment to pushing the boundaries of autonomous technology make this an exciting opportunity for those passionate about combining advanced engineering with meaningful impact.
Responsibilities For Staff Engineer, State Estimation
- Integrate software with mission systems delivering perception and state estimation outputs
- Develop production-quality C++ software for advanced autonomous systems
- Write and maintain test code to validate and benchmark algorithms
- Collaborate with hardware and test teams to validate algorithms on aerial platforms
- Create tools and analysers to ingest and evaluate sensor data
- Enhance sensor models in high-fidelity simulation environments
- Work in fast-paced, collaborative environment with continuous development cycles
Requirements For Staff Engineer, State Estimation
- Significant experience in perception, state estimation or robotics software
- Strong C++ development experience with focus on production-level software
- Ability to develop, benchmark, debug, and deploy software algorithms
- Practical experience integrating sensor payloads in defence/aerospace environments
- Experience with sensor fusion for noisy, high-bandwidth sensors
- Solid foundation in controls, state estimation, probabilistic robotics, and signal processing
- Comfortable working within Unix/Linux development environments
Benefits For Staff Engineer, State Estimation
- Salary + equity for permanent roles
- Flexible working options
- Office located in Port Melbourne, close to Melbourne CBD
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