Senior Principal Engineer, GNC & State Estimation (R6233)

Shield AI · San Diego

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Company
Shield AI
Location
San Diego
Employment type
Full-time
Posted
October 9, 2026

About this job

Establish the technical vision and roadmap. Own HME’s GNC and State Estimation technical strategy, architecture, and development priorities. Align investments with product management, customer requirements, aircraft needs, and the roadmaps of partner organizations. Build the team from the ground up. Define the capabilities and technical roles the team needs, help recruit and assess outstanding engineers, and establish effective onboarding, mentorship, and engineering standards. Partner with engineering leadership to grow a strong, collaborative technical organization. Lead hands-on algorithm development. Design, implement, tune, and validate guidance, navigation, flight-control, and state-estimation capabilities.…

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