Systems Engineer - Robotics

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Define system requirements from user needs on operational concepts
• Define system and system-of-systems architectures and align with open standards such as FACE, A-GRA, etc.
• Design and build out reference architectures for multiple systems of interest including autonomy systems, mission systems, and weapon systems
• Lead the development of system engineering models and artifacts to capture key design decisions
• 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 with the Perception and Autonomy teams to deploy and optimize perception pipelines (Vision, Radar, Fusion) and vehicle autonomy SW, ensuring robust and safe vehicle operation
• Address inter-vehicle communication, ensuring seamless data exchange between vehicles for collaborative autonomous operations

Job requirements

• MS or PhD in Systems Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Optimization, or equivalent OR 5 years of relevant experience designing…
• Strong proficiency in Linux, command-line tools, and agentic tooling
• Strong proficiency in C++ and Python
• Hands-on experience with robotic systems, sensors (such as RADAR, cameras, radar), and vehicle autopilots (e.g., PX4, ROS) -> something out of those
• Knowledge of communication protocols for inter-vehicle communications (e.g., DDS, ROS 2, or similar)
• Experience in integrating third-party software and APIs
• Experience with standards such as A-GRA, FACE, ARP 4754A, DO-178C, or similar.
• Systems architecturing and requirements writing experience