Robotics Software Engineer

Robotics Software EngineerGander Robotics is building autonomous maritime systems for search and rescue, defense, and other high-consequence missions. Were looking for a Robotics Software Engineer to help build the software that makes our autonomous vehicles think, navigate, communicate, and operate in the real world.This is a hands-on engineering role working across autonomy, controls, sensing, embedded systems, and operator interfaces. Youll write software in C++ and Python, integrate it with real hardware, and see your work tested in the field.What Youll DoDevelop and integrate software for autonomous underwater and surface vehiclesBuild autonomy behaviors, mission planning, state machines, and system-level controllersIntegrate sensors, actuators, communications systems, and other vehicle hardwareDevelop operator interfaces and tools for mission planning, deployment, and vehicle controlBuild and test software on embedded and single-board computersDebug problems across software, electronics, communications, and physical hardwareParticipate in vehicle integration, field testing, and iterative developmentRequirementsU.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIREDBachelors degree in Computer ScienceStrong programming skills in C++ and PythonStrong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, algorithms, data structures, and software architectureExperience developing software in Linux environmentsFamiliarity with Git and modern software development workflowsStrong interest in robotics, autonomous systems, and embedded systemsComfortable working directly with sensors, actuators, hardware interfaces, and real-world robotic systemsAbility to work independently and solve underspecified technical problemsEffective use of modern AI coding tools while maintaining a strong understanding of the architecture, code, and systems you shipMust be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearanceRelevant Technical ExperienceExperience in several of the following areas is highly desirable:Modern C++, CMake, Python, Linux, and embedded computingMOOS-IvP or other robotics/autonomy middlewareBehavior-based or hierarchical autonomyGuidance, navigation, and control systemsMission planning and mission specificationSensor fusion and estimationGNSS, inertial, acoustic, sonar, or imaging sensorsSerial, TCP/IP, and other hardware communication protocolsDevice drivers and hardware/software integrationMap-based interfaces, web applications, desktop GUIs, or command-line toolsCross-compiling and deploying software to single-board or embedded computersBonus ExperienceMaster's degree +Marine robotics, AUVs, UUVs, USVs, or other field roboticsSimulation and sim-to-real developmentRF or acoustic communicationsTAK / ATAK ecosystemExisting U.S. security clearanceExperience conducting field testing of robotic or autonomous systemsCompensationSalary: $100k - $120kSizable equity grant: early robotics startup levelsWhat to ExpectGander Robotics is a small, fast-moving team building hardware and software that gets tested in the real world. Youll have significant ownership over your work and will regularly move between software development, vehicle integration, testing, and field operations.
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