Senior Robotics & Autonomy Engineer
GE Aerospace2 months ago
Niskayuna, NY, USASenior
Base Salary
$131k - $218k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams delivering robotics and vehicle or mission autonomy solutions.
- Invent, prototype, and mature embodied AI and autonomy from TRL 2–6 across sensing, perception, controls, planning, and policy learning.
- Build reusable, scalable, high-quality autonomy and robotics software for real-time physical systems.
- Collaborate with GE Aerospace programs, product teams, academic partners, industry, and government agencies to transition research into products.
- Shape autonomy strategy, communicate research outcomes through publications and demonstrations, and represent the lab to stakeholders.
- Create and protect intellectual property through invention disclosures and patents.
Requirements
- PhD with 5+ years, MS with 7+ years, or BS with 10+ years in robotics, mechatronics, mechanical engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, physics, or a related field focused on robotics or vehicle autonomy.
- At least 4 years of commercial or industrial experience, preferably applying robotics or autonomy to real-world systems.
- Strong rapid-prototyping skills for robust, efficient, and scalable software and strong grounding in robotics theory, including kinematics, dynamics, control, planning, and perception.
- Proficiency in C/C++ for edge or real-time systems and experience with the Robot Operating System (ROS).
- Expertise in at least one area such as vehicle autonomy, mission autonomy, high-mix robot autonomy, robotic manufacturing automation, human-machine teaming, or human-robot interaction.
- Experience with externally funded research, peer-reviewed publications, autonomous systems technology development, industrial robotic arms, or high-mix robotic workcells is preferred.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required as a prerequisite for clearance.
- Ability to travel at least two weeks per year and willingness to relocate to Niskayuna, NY.
- Ability to meet U.S. Person requirements for access to export-controlled information.
Benefits
- Base pay is $131,000–$218,000 annually, with eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, Health Coach access, and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Retirement benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with matching and company contributions, plus Fidelity planning resources.
- Additional benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time off.
- Relocation assistance is provided; the role is office-based in Niskayuna, NY and requires at least two weeks of annual travel.
- The posting is expected to close on October 31, 2026.
About GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace designs and manufactures jet and turboprop engines, plus integrated avionics, power, and mechanical systems for commercial, business, and military aircraft. It sells to airframe OEMs, airlines, and defense operators, and derives significant revenue from long-term maintenance and aftermarket support. The company is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, and operates as a standalone public company on the NYSE (ticker GE).