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Robotics Engineer, Senior

Austin💼 Full-time🗓 2026-01-26 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design and implement physical control systems for autonomous counter-drone interceptor platforms, ensuring vehicle stability and precise high-speed maneuvers.

Role type

Senior IC robotics engineer (control systems & embedded)

Builds

Autonomous counter-sUAS point-defense platforms

Domain

Defense / Robotics / Embedded Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Control theory (PID, high-bandwidth loops), Embedded systems (RTOS, motor drivers, CAN bus), C/C++/Rust programming, Sensor fusion (EKF/UKF), Embedded Linux (NVIDIA Jetson), Python tooling

Preferred skills

ROS2, Model-predictive control, PCB design, Safety-critical workflows, Defense startup experience

Technologies

Rust, C, C++, NVIDIA Jetson, RTOS, CAN bus, Python, EKF, UKF

Responsibilities

Design high-bandwidth control loops and advanced control algorithms; Write efficient code to control actuators and sensors on RTOS; Integrate and fuse sensor data from cameras and IMUs; Translate tracking output into motor commands; Build and maintain Python tools for calibration and CI/CD

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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