Robotics Autonomy Engineer

Robotics Autonomy Engineer The Opportunity: We are a robotics-focused engineering team at the intersection of autonomy, embedded systems, and the maritime domain. Our mission is to design, develop, and deploy advanced robotic platforms that operate in complex, contested, and unstructured ocean environments. We build perception, navigation, and control solutions for unmanned surface vessels (USVs), unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), and multi-agent maritime systems, enabling robust robotic capabilities that address real-world operational challenges at sea. Our work spans the full robotics stack—from hardware integration and sensor fusion to software architecture, field experimentation, and mission execution—with a rigorous focus on safety, reliability, and performance in dynamic maritime conditions. The role will contribute to the design, development, and integration of robotic systems for maritime applications. The candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team to build and validate software and hardware modules across the perception, navigation, and control stack—translating operational requirements into deployable robotic solutions. They will participate in the full development lifecycle, from architecture and prototyping through integration, field testing, and iterative refinement, collaborating closely with systems engineers, hardware leads, and mission stakeholders. Join us. The world can't wait. You Have: 3 + years of experience with robotics or systems engineering for equipment hardware, including circuits or sensors   Experience with Robot Operating Systems, including ROS  or ROS 2,  for sensor integration, communication, and system orchestration   Experience in C++ or Python for  real-time  robotics applications   Knowledge of autonomous systems concepts such as  state estimation, localization, path planning, and feedback control   Knowledge of   perception  techniques  including  sensor fusion, object detection,  and  environmental mapping, such as  SLAM, LiDAR, camera, or sonar Ability to  develop and  maintain  software for embedded Linux systems,  including version control, CI/CD, packaging, containerization, and documentation   Ability to communicate complex technical topics  effectively  to a variety of audiences in written and verbal formats   Ability to obtain  a Secret clearance   Bachelor’s degree in CS, EE, Computer Engineering, or Robotics Engineering   Nice If You Have: Experience developing architectures and algorithms for multi-agent, distributed collaborative autonomy   Experience with Docker image development ,  container deployment , and  Git-based version control strategies   Experience with multi-agent coordination, swarm behaviors, collaborative autonomy frameworks , and  simulation environments such as Gazebo, Isaac Sim, or marine-specific simulators, such as VRX, or UUV Simulator Experience with maritime robotic  platforms  such as  unmanned surface vessels (USVs), autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), or unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs)   Knowledge of military strategy, operations, and tactics  relevant to maritime autonomy   Knowledge of maritime-specific sensing modalities  including  sonar/acoustic, radar, GPS/INS, and DVL, such as Doppler Velocity Log Ability to lead a technical team in strategy, project planning, and project execution   Ability to professionally interact with clients to understand their needs, recommend courses of action, and present or  demonstrate  results    Master’s degree in CS or Engineering preferred; Doctorate degree in CS or Engineering a plus   Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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