Autonomy Navigation Engineer

If high ownership, fast pace, working with hardware, and solving challenging problems on the Lunar surface sounds like a dream come true, read on!

Our client is developing a full stack solution for rocket propellant production on the Moon & Mars. You will lead development of the autonomy system, from sensor selection through qualification and lunar surface operations.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the autonomy system, from initial concept to operational deployment on the lunar surface.
• Develop the complete autonomy architecture, including sensor selection, sensor fusion algorithms, and other software algorithms required for autonomous operations on the Moon and Mars.
• Write high-performance, reliable, and maintainable code to support the autonomy of a fleet of lunar rovers.
• Develop a comprehensive qualification plan for the autonomy system ahead of the first lunar mission.
• Collaborate with the Embedded Software team to integrate autonomy algorithms into custom spacefaring hardware.
• Contribute to architecture, design, and code reviews to ensure system quality and functionality..

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, OR demonstrated excellence in designing and developing autonomous vehicles through significant professional experience.
• 5+ years of engineering experience, with at least 3 years focused on building autonomous vehicles.
• Proven experience in selecting sensors for vehicle autonomy.
• Proficiency in developing software algorithms for autonomy in aerospace, automotive, or robotics applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing, debugging, and deploying software used in real-world applications.
• Expertise in integrating software onto custom electronic hardware.
• Familiarity with start-up or agile development environments.
• Professional experience in engineering leadership.
• Strong desire and ability to develop software on accelerated timelines, demonstrating a high level of ownership and accountability.