Staff Robotics Software Engineer - Mission Autonomy
Core
Lead vehicle perception and planning capability for autonomous attack rotorcraft (Thunder), integrating sensor suites, algorithms, and test infrastructure to enable safe navigation and mission autonomy.
Role type
Staff Robotics Software Engineer (Mission Autonomy)
Builds
Autonomous attack rotorcraft systems (Thunder) with integrated perception, planning, and navigation capabilities
Domain
Defense / Autonomous Aerial Systems
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
C++, Python, computer vision, sensor fusion, SLAM, motion planning, machine learning, systems analysis, simulation, test infrastructure
Preferred skills
Autonomous systems in air/maritime/space domains, simulation frameworks (Gazebo, Unity, Unreal), safety standards, System Engineering
Technologies
Radar, sonar, LIDAR, cameras, Gazebo, Unity, Unreal Engine
Responsibilities
Design and deliver multi-year software roadmap 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 via simulation and real-world data analysis; mentor junior team members; co-locate with end-users up to 20% of the time
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC and technical lead