Autonomy Engineer: Motion Planning & Controls | Equity

Tycho AI Inc.

Cambridge (MA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

A leading technology startup is seeking an Autonomy Engineer - Motion Planning & Controls to design and validate systems for autonomous vehicles. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and requires advanced proficiency in C/C++, control systems, and motion planning. Ideal candidates will have a Master's or PhD in a relevant field and experience with real robotics. This position offers competitive salary, equity, and benefits, with a chance to influence the future of autonomy in diverse applications.

Qualifications

  • Master’s or PhD degree in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and experience with production-grade software.
  • Strong foundation in control system design, especially Model Predictive Control (MPC).
  • Experience with motion planning systems and understanding of flight dynamics.

Responsibilities

  • Design autonomy software for motion planning and flight control.
  • Integrate systems into real-world platforms.
  • Stay current on research in the field.

Skills

C/C++ proficiency
Modern control system design
Motion planning and trajectory optimization
Multi-threaded real-time systems

Education

Master's or PhD in Engineering, Robotics, or Computer Science

Tools

NVIDIA Jetson
STM32 microcontroller

Job description

A leading technology startup is seeking an Autonomy Engineer - Motion Planning & Controls to design and validate systems for autonomous vehicles. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and requires advanced proficiency in C/C++, control systems, and motion planning. Ideal candidates will have a Master's or PhD in a relevant field and experience with real robotics. This position offers competitive salary, equity, and benefits, with a chance to influence the future of autonomy in diverse applications.
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