The Lead Robotics Engineer (GNC – Guidance, Navigation & Control) will refine and deploy perception, motion planning, navigation, guidance, control system, localization, and/or calibration algorithms and integrate these onto aircraft ranging from small drones to full size helicopters for aerial mobility applications. Senior Staff engineers provide technical leadership to guide projects through the complete lifecycle from conception through production, whether through leading teams or through subject matter expertise.

Qualifications and Skills
– Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent
– 8+ years’ industry experience in robotics or autonomous flight domains
– Expertise or specialization in guidance, navigation, control systems, or motion planning
– Working knowledge of drones or aircraft systems, suitable for easily integrating new software and diagnosing problems
– Strong C++ design and programming skills
– Familiarity with software engineering practices and software development life cycle

Preferred Additional Skills
– Masters or PhD in applicable degree area
– Experience with ROS or ROS2
– Experience with field testing of vehicle systems
– Experience with uncrewed aircraft or aviation more broadly
– Experience designing modular, testable, and extensible C++ APIs
– Experience with Matlab, Simulink or similar system modeling software
– Proven ability to lead technical development on a project within schedule and budget constraints
– Familiarity with development in a Linux environment

This is a largely on-site role in Pittsburgh PA. Due to the nature of funding, this position requires US citizenship or Permanent Resident status and successful completion of a background check.

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