Senior Autonomy Engineer, Positioning

What you'll do

• Research and design localization algorithms for autonomous and semi-autonomous systems.
• Develop production-quality C++ software including coding, documentation, and validation.
• Implement filtering solutions using perception-based, inertial, and GNSS inputs.
• Estimate position and altitude relative to terrain features and mobile equipment.
• Contribute to requirements generation and architecture design for localization systems.
• Support functional safety software design and validation processes.
• Convert research papers and academic literature into production-ready implementations.
• Troubleshoot complex software issues by analyzing code, logs, and system performance.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or PhD in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science (preferred).
• 4+ years of experience in robotics or autonomous solutions with deep technical domain expertise (preferred).
• Proficiency in C++ for designing, developing, debugging, and deploying production-quality software for robotics or real-time systems (preferred).
• Experience implementing filtering solutions including Error State, Kalman, and Extended Kalman filters (preferred).
• In-depth knowledge of Inertial Measurement technology and Inertial Based Navigation or Guidance Systems (preferred).
• Strong foundation in mathematics including 3D geometry, linear algebra, and statistical error modeling (preferred).
• Knowledge of robotics frameworks such as Robot Operating System (ROS) (preferred).
• Ability to convert research papers into production implementations and understand physics-based vehicle modeling (preferred).