Staff Robotics Engineer
Core
Lead vehicle perception and planning capability for autonomous maritime systems, integrating sensor suites and algorithms to enable safe navigation and mission execution.
Role type
Staff Robotics Engineer (Technical Lead / Hands-on IC)
Builds
Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and maritime vehicle platforms for defense operations
Domain
Defense / Maritime Robotics / Autonomous Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
C++, Python, computer vision, sensor fusion, SLAM, motion planning, system architecture, stakeholder management, roadmap management, validation strategies
Preferred skills
Simulation frameworks (Gazebo, Unity, Unreal), safety standards, system engineering concepts
Technologies
Radar, sonar, LIDAR, cameras, C++, Python
Responsibilities
Design and deliver multi-year software roadmaps for perception and planning; architect and implement trusted safe navigation and collision avoidance systems; drive development of sensor suites and planning algorithms; conduct testing and validation of algorithms using simulation and real-world data; mentor junior team members; collaborate with cross-functional teams for system integration
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC and technical lead