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Principal State Estimation Engineer (R4602)

Shield AIDallas, TexasX-BAT Engineering - Software
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Salary
$275K - $350K USD
Job type
Full Time Employee
Posted
17 Oct 2025
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Principal State Estimation Engineer position at Defense is a full-time opportunity based in Dallas, Texas, focusing on software engineering for the X-BAT Engineering team. This role suits an experienced engineer passionate about advancing autonomous flight technology and state estimation algorithms.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimize advanced algorithms that process and fuse multi-sensor data.
Deliver accurate and reliable state estimates to support autonomous operations.
Enable uncrewed aircraft to navigate successfully through complex and contested environments.
Collaborate closely with the Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) team.

Requirements

Proven professional background in state estimation or related engineering disciplines.
Hands-on expertise with sensor data fusion and algorithm optimization for autonomous systems.
Capability to work onsite at the Dallas, Texas facility.

Skills and Tools

State estimation and sensor fusion algorithms
Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) systems
Autonomous software development

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary range of $275,000 to $350,000 USD.

About the Company

Defense, operating as Shield AI, is a venture-backed defense technology enterprise established in 2015 with a mission to safeguard civilians and service members through intelligent systems. The organization creates cutting-edge products including Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation tools. Its technology powers real-world operations alongside the U.S. Department of Defense and international allies, supported by global offices in locations such as San Diego, Dallas, and Washington DC.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official company careers page to submit an application for this position.

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of the Principal State Estimation Engineer role?

The position is located in Dallas, Texas.

What is the salary range for this job?

The annual salary ranges from $275,000 to $350,000 USD.

What department does this role belong to?

This position is part of the X-BAT Engineering - Software department.

What type of employment is this?

This is a full-time employee position.

How can I apply for this position?

Candidates can apply directly on the official company careers page.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Shield AI careers page.

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