Senior Robotics & Autonomy Engineer

What you'll do

• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams to deliver autonomy solutions for manufacturing and vehicle missions.
• Invent, prototype, and mature embodied AI and robotics technologies from TRL 2 through 6.
• Develop high-quality, scalable software using modern tools to create reusable robotics components.
• Align research with business needs to transition technologies into GE Aerospace programs and products.
• Shape the corporate autonomy strategy by collaborating with internal experts and external partners.
• Communicate research outcomes through publications, internal reviews, demonstrations, and public representation.
• Create and protect intellectual property through formal invention disclosures and patent filings.

What we're looking for

• PhD with 5+ years, MS with 7+ years, or BS with 10+ years in a relevant engineering or science field focused on robotics or vehicle autonomy.
• At least 4 years of commercial or industrial experience applying autonomy or robotics to real-world systems (preferred).
• Strong grounding in robotics theory including kinematics, dynamics, control, planning, and perception.
• Proficiency in C/C++ for edge or real-time systems (preferred).
• Experience with the Robot Operating System (ROS) (preferred).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance based on U.S. citizenship.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by export-control regulations.
• Expertise in areas such as vehicle autonomy, mission autonomy, or robotic manufacturing automation (preferred).