Robotics Engineer, Senior

Essential Duties

• Design and implement high-bandwidth control loops and advanced control algorithms (e.g., PID control) to ensure vehicle stability and enable high-speed, precise maneuvers under dynamic load.
• Write high-quality, efficient code (primarily Rust, C, or C++) to control and manage actuators, motor drivers (via CAN bus), and sensors on a real-time operating system (RTOS).
• Integrate and fuse sensor data from cameras and IMUs (using methods such as EKF/UKF) on embedded systems (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson) to achieve reliable, real-time state estimation.
• Act as the final link in the autonomy chain, translating tracking output from the computer vision system into reliable motor commands that accurately steer the interceptor.
• Define, build, and maintain Python tools for calibration, logging, and CI/CD, ensuring rapid iteration and deployment.

Requirements

Control theory & embedded systems: Strong grasp of PID control, motor drivers, CAN bus, and RTOS fundamentals. Expertise in designing control and performance for robotics applications.

Programming/frameworks: Hands-on experience building embedded robotics systems. Proficiency in Rust, C, or C++ for speed and direct hardware interaction.

Hardware: Experience with embedded platforms such as NVIDIA Jetson and camera pipelines. Skilled in managing scopes, logic/CAN analyzers, and basic rework.

• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to pass a background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ROS2, DDS, or similar middleware
• Model-predictive or adaptive control expertise
• PCB design and EMC awareness
• Safety-critical workflow experience
• Prior defense startup experience
• Security clearance or ability to obtain one