Senior Robotics Engineer, Autonomous Systems
Core
Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop, integrate, and test advanced autonomous systems for national security missions.
Role type
Senior IC systems engineer (autonomous robotics)
Builds
Compact robotic platforms and autonomy solutions for defense, security, space, and science applications
Domain
Defense & National Security / Robotics & Autonomous Systems
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Systems engineering, architecture definition, requirements development, integration, verification, validation, risk management, trade studies, technical communication, Python, C++, embedded systems, perception, SLAM, planning, controls, AI/ML, multi-agent coordination
Preferred skills
Model-Based Systems Engineering (SysML), Digital Engineering, uncrewed aerial/ground/maritime systems development, human-machine teaming
Technologies
Python, C++, SysML, Digital Engineering tools
Responsibilities
Lead architecture development, interface definition, and technical baseline management across hardware, software, sensing, and autonomy subsystems; Conduct technical trade studies, design reviews, and performance analyses; Oversee simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and field experiments; Mentor junior engineers in systems engineering and autonomy; Contribute to proposal development and strategic planning
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
