Object Detection and Tracking Engineer

Shield AI

London, GB

On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level engineers with expertise in real-time object detection and sensor fusion, working in defense-tech for autonomous aircraft systems.

Best fit for

Engineers skilled in developing real-time object detection algorithms for autonomous systems.
— “skilled in developing real-time object detection”
Candidates with deep familiarity in airborne sensing systems and sensor fusion.
— “deep familiarity with airborne sensing systems”
Individuals capable of delivering performant software in both simulation and real-world conditions.
— “ability to deliver performant software in simulation and real-world conditions”

Things to consider

Role requires working with diverse mission sensors like EO/IR cameras and radars.
— “diverse mission sensors such as EO/IR cameras, radars, and IMUs”
Position involves creating situational awareness for autonomous systems in complex environments.
— “creating the situational awareness that underpins autonomy”

How to stand out

Showcase experience with state estimation algorithms in autonomous systems.
— “state estimation algorithms using data from diverse mission sensors”
Highlight projects where you've enhanced system resilience in contested environments.
— “operate effectively in complex and contested environments”
Demonstrate ability to integrate multiple sensor inputs for real-time decision making.
— “sensor fusion, and state estimation algorithms”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid Level

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What success looks like

advanced perception systems
autonomous aircraft
situational awareness
operational environment

Typical background

deep familiarity with airborne sensing systemsalgorithmic thinking

Skills & requirements

Required

Object DetectionSensor FusionState EstimationReal-time AlgorithmsAirborne Sensing SystemsPerformant Software

Preferred

LLM OrchestrationAI Platform Tooling

Stack & domain

Object DetectionSensor FusionState EstimationReal-time AlgorithmsEo/ir CamerasRadarImusAutonomy SoftwareAirborne Sensing SystemsAlgorithmic ThinkingOperational Environment UnderstandingSpeedPrecisionResilienceAutonomous AircraftComplex EnvironmentsContested EnvironmentsSituational Awareness

About the role

Original posting from Shield AI via Lever

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
This position is ideal for an individual who thrives on building advanced perception systems that enable autonomous aircraft to operate effectively in complex and contested environments. A successful candidate will be skilled in developing real-time object detection, sensor fusion, and state estimation algorithms using data from diverse mission sensors such as EO/IR cameras, radars, and IMUs.
The role requires strong algorithmic thinking, deep familiarity with airborne sensing systems, and the ability to deliver performant software in simulation and real-world conditions. Our Perception Engineers are instrumental in creating the situational awareness that underpins autonomy, ensuring our systems understand and respond to the operational environment with speed, precision, and resilience.

Source: Shield AI careers (Lever)