Lead Autonomy Robotics Engineer
AeroVironment, Inc.1 day ago
Moorpark, CA, USASenior / Staff+
Base Salary
$151k - $230k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop robotic autonomy algorithms for planning, control, and robust decision-making in uncertain and dynamic environments.
- Build autonomy capabilities for single- and multi-vehicle operations, including GPS-denied systems, path planning, trajectory generation, and multi-vehicle coordination.
- Implement state-of-the-art algorithms on real hardware, including potentially low-size, weight, and power devices.
- Develop target detection, classification, localization, and tracking capabilities using computer vision and integrated sensors.
- Design and integrate EO, camera, radar, acoustic, and lidar sensors.
- Contribute to embedded systems architecture, modeling and simulation, software development, and rigorous testing.
- Deliver well-architected and functionally complete research products with modular, portable, and testable software.
- Mentor junior employees and coordinate activities of other personnel as a team lead.
- Analyze complex technical issues and determine methods and procedures for new assignments.
- Travel within the Continental U.S. and intrastate locations as required, up to 30%.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mathematics, computer science, computer engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- 8–12 years of relevant engineering experience.
- Experience implementing state-of-the-art algorithms on real hardware.
- Strong system design and test experience, including integrating complex system components toward a common purpose.
- Solid software engineering skills emphasizing modularity, portability, and testability.
- C and C++ experience is required; modern C++ standards 11, 14, and 17 or later are preferred.
- Deep familiarity with one or more areas including GPS-denied systems, path planning, trajectory generation, multi-vehicle coordination, uncertainty estimation, computer vision, advanced control, or experimental design.
- Master's or PhD in a related field is highly preferred.
- MATLAB and/or Python experience is preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication, problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- U.S. citizenship is required, and the candidate must hold or be capable of obtaining a U.S. security clearance.
- Ability to work on government contracts and satisfy applicable ITAR/EAR export-control requirements.
- Ability to work in an office environment and sit or stand for long periods while operating computer and telephone equipment.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits are offered.
- 401(k) plan with company matching is offered.
- The role follows a 9/80 work schedule.
- Paid holiday shutdown is provided.
- The role is regular employment and may require up to 30% travel within the Continental U.S.
- U.S. citizenship and security-clearance eligibility are required; ITAR/EAR export-license approval may be required.
About AeroVironment, Inc.
AeroVironment builds small unmanned aircraft systems, loitering munitions (e.g., Switchblade), and related software, sensors, and services for U.S. and allied defense agencies. The public company (NASDAQ: AVAV), founded in 1971 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, sells hardware, training, and lifecycle support, with widely fielded systems such as Raven, Puma, and Wasp. It also offers autonomy and robotic technologies used in reconnaissance, targeting, and force protection missions.