Staff Robotics Engineer
Core
Lead vehicle perception and planning capability for autonomous maritime systems, integrating sensor suites, algorithms, and simulation to ensure safe navigation and mission execution.
Role type
Staff Robotics Engineer (Senior IC / Technical Lead)
Builds
Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and maritime vehicle platforms with end-to-end autonomy capabilities.
Domain
Defense / Maritime Robotics / Autonomous Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
C++, Python, autonomous vehicle hardware integration, computer vision, sensor fusion, SLAM, motion planning, machine learning, systems analysis, simulation and test infrastructure design, stakeholder engagement, roadmap management, team coordination, validation and verification strategies, mentoring
Preferred skills
Experience in ground/air/maritime/space autonomous systems, simulation tools (Gazebo, Unity, Unreal Engine), safety standards and certification processes, System Engineering concepts
Technologies
C++, Python, Radar, Sonar, LIDAR, Cameras, Gazebo, Unity, Unreal Engine
Responsibilities
Own customer success through multi-year software roadmap design and delivery; Lead teams to architect and implement trusted safe navigation and collision avoidance systems; Drive development of sensor suites, perception, and planning algorithms; Perform high-impact IC work across the perception and planning stack; Conduct testing and validation of algorithms using simulation and real-world data analysis; Collaborate with cross-functional teams for system integration and testing.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC and technical lead