Own ground autonomy systems deployed to operational platforms
Deliver reliable, mission-ready autonomy software
Design and implement control algorithms (path following, trajectory generation, vehicle dynamics modeling)
Develop motion planning strategies for diverse and dynamic terrains
Optimize for stability, precision, and safety
Develop and integrate perception pipelines for obstacle detection, terrain analysis, and environmental understanding
Fuse heterogeneous sensors (camera, lidar, radar, IMU) into robust autonomy outputs
Build and extend ROS2-based autonomy stacks
Implement mission planning, behavior trees, and real-time navigation logic
Maintain modular, scalable autonomy architecture
Partner with embedded, hardware, and mission software teams
Drive autonomy integration from prototype to field deployment
Develop monitoring and performance metrics for deployed systems
Diagnose autonomy failures in real-world environments
Support live testing, demonstrations, and deployments
Translate operational ground mission needs into autonomy capabilities
Balance field constraints with technical feasibility

Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or related field)
3+ years of experience in C++ and/or Python in Linux environments
Hands-on experience deploying ROS2-based autonomy systems on real-world ground platforms
Experience designing control systems for autonomous vehicles (path planning, trajectory following, vehicle dynamics)
Experience building perception systems for ground autonomy
Strong systems-thinking and debugging skills
Passion for mission-critical real-world robotics
U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for U.S. security clearance

100% Employer paid Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your families
Life Insurance (Employer Paid)
Ability to participate in the companies 401k program (Matching)
Unlimited PTO policy with an enforced 2 week minimum
Equity Package
Work / Home Office Stipend
Global Entry
16 Week Paid Parental Leave
Monthly Health and Wellness Stipend

Robotics Engineer – Ground Autonomy

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