Systems Engineer - Robotics
Core
Define system requirements, design architectures, and integrate technology onto autonomous vehicles and defense systems.
Role type
Senior Systems Engineer (Robotics & Autonomy)
Builds
Reference architectures for autonomy, mission, and weapon systems; software systems on autonomous vehicles.
Domain
Defense, Automotive, Robotics, Autonomous Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Systems architecture, requirements engineering, Linux command-line tools, Python, C++, robotic systems integration, sensor integration (RADAR, cameras), vehicle autopilot knowledge, inter-vehicle communication protocols, simulation environments, standards compliance (PYRAMID, FACE, ARP 4754A, DO-178C)
Preferred skills
Multi-agent autonomy design, safety-critical systems experience, field operations in challenging conditions
Technologies
ROS, PX4, DDS, ROS 2, Linux
Responsibilities
Define system requirements from operational concepts; design and build reference architectures; develop system engineering models and artifacts; deploy and validate software on autonomous vehicles; conduct hands-on fieldwork for testing and validation; optimize perception pipelines and vehicle autonomy SW; address inter-vehicle communication; leverage simulation environments for testing; collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC