Robotics Engineer, Autonomous Systems

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate robotic mechanisms, sensors, actuators, controllers, and drone payload systems.
• Develop control, navigation, path-planning, and obstacle-avoidance solutions.
• Build and test robotics software using ROS or ROS 2, C++ or Python, and simulation tools.
• Integrate flight controllers, companion computers, communication links, and telemetry with drone systems.
• Troubleshoot, validate, and field-test robotic systems, including reviewing flight logs.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electronics, and software teams on prototypes and deployment.

Requirements

• At least two years of hands-on experience building or delivering robotics, UAV, or autonomous systems.
• Proficiency in C++ or Python, ROS or ROS 2, and Linux.
• Experience with PX4 or ArduPilot, MAVLink, flight controllers, motors, ESCs, and batteries.
• Experience integrating IMUs, GPS/RTK, and LiDAR, with knowledge of sensor fusion and GPS-denied navigation.
• Embedded-systems experience with microcontrollers, Raspberry Pi or Jetson, actuators, and hardware debugging.
• Knowledge of kinematics, dynamics, control theory, PID, and CAN, UART, or I2C communication protocols.
• Degree in robotics, mechatronics, electrical engineering, aerospace, computer science, or a related field.
• Experience with computer vision, machine learning, SLAM, MATLAB, CAD, simulation, or BVLOS operations is beneficial.

Benefits

• On-site role in Indianapolis, United States.