Position Overview

We are seeking a Software Engineer IV to support the development and deployment of autonomous systems for real-world robotic platforms. This role focuses on building and integrating perception, localization, and navigation capabilities for systems operating in dynamic and GPS-denied environments.

This position operates with a high level of independence and is responsible for delivering production-ready autonomy solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including hardware, systems, and program leadership to ensure successful integration and deployment of robotics capabilities in fielded systems.

What You'll Do

• Develop and deploy autonomy pipelines across perception, localization, and navigation for robotic platforms
• Design and implement real-time perception capabilities such as object detection, tracking, and obstacle avoidance
• Build and optimize state estimation and navigation algorithms including visual odometry, VIO, and SLAM
• Integrate software with robotic systems, including flight controllers and autonomy stacks (PX4, ArduPilot)
• Deploy and optimize algorithms on embedded systems (Jetson, GPU-enabled platforms) with focus on performance and reliability
• Fuse data from multiple sensors including cameras, IMUs, GPS, and other onboard systems to improve robustness
• Support system integration, testing, and validation in lab, ground, and field environments
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during development and deployment, working closely with engineering and production teams

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 5–10+ years of experience in robotics, autonomy, or real-time embedded systems
• Strong programming skills in C++ and/or Python
• Experience deploying software onto real robotic or embedded systems
• Strong understanding of robotics systems including perception, state estimation, and control integration
• Experience with ROS/ROS2 and common robotics frameworks
• Familiarity with computer vision and machine learning tools such as OpenCV, PyTorch, or TensorFlow

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with unmanned systems (UAS, ground, or maritime platforms)
• Experience with SLAM, GPS-denied navigation, or contested environments
• Experience with CUDA, TensorRT, or hardware acceleration
• Experience integrating EO/IR or similar sensor systems
• Experience supporting field or flight testing

Additional Requirements

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Willingness to support flight test operations and travel as needed.

Pay and Benefits

• Salary range: $155,500 - 217,723
• Medical, dental, and vision employee coverage fully paid by the employer
• Three weeks of vacation to start
• Automatic company contribution to 401K – 5% of earned wages, no matching required
• Educational assistance and professional development opportunities
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• 1324b(a)(3), or an individual otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorization from the U.S. Department of State.

We are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in the application and hiring process.

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