Autonomy Integration Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy, and validate software systems on autonomous vehicles, focusing on robotics, sensors, and vehicle autopilots.
• Participate in hands-on fieldwork, deploying software on vehicles and ensuring proper functionality in dynamic, real-world environments.
• Work directly with sensors (e.g., RADAR, cameras, GPS, SONAR) and vehicle autopilot systems, integrating them into the autonomous vehicle framework.
• Work with the Perception and Autonomy teams to deploy and optimize perception pipelines (Vision, Radar, Fusion) and vehicle autonomy software, ensuring robust and safe vehicle operation.
• Address inter-vehicle communication, ensuring seamless data exchange between vehicles for collaborative autonomous operations.
• Interface with and integrate third-party software and APIs into our systems.
• Work on software integration, Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) processes, and implement system-related improvements to enhance system performance and reliability.
• Leverage simulation environments to test vehicle systems, validating software behavior in various scenarios before field deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, data scientists, and field operators, to ensure the successful deployment of systems. Document processes and provide updates on system status and improvements.

Requirements

• MS or PhD in Robotic Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Optimization, or equivalent OR 5 years of relevant experience designing multi-agent autonomy.
• Strong proficiency in Linux and command-line tools.
• Strong proficiency in Python and/or C++ (most work is in C++).
• Hands-on experience with robotic systems, sensors (such as RADAR, cameras, GPS, SONAR), and vehicle autopilots (e.g., PX4, ROS).
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or similar tools for automating deployments and testing.
• Knowledge of communication protocols for inter-vehicle communications (e.g., DDS, UDP, ROS2, etc.).
• Experience in integrating third-party software and APIs.
• Must be willing to travel as projects require; average travel varies, but can be up to once a month for up to 1 week (~25%).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Nice-to-Haves

• Ability to work in field environments, troubleshooting, testing, and deploying systems in challenging conditions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to document processes and communicate technical concepts to cross-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment, as well as working under challenging conditions in remote or field locations.
• Familiarity with maritime vessels and/or airborne drones.