Autonomy Lead: GNC & Perception for Planetary Rovers

Astrolab; Hawthorne (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible PTO

Home office reimbursement

Weekly lunch stipend

Social hours with food and drinks

Job summary

A pioneer in planetary exploration is seeking a GNC and Perception Lead to drive the technical strategy and execution of autonomy systems for commercial planetary rovers. This role involves managing a team of engineers while ensuring the reliability of systems in extreme environments. Ideal candidates will possess a extensive background in GNC and perception systems for autonomous vehicles, with proven leadership skills. The role offers a flexible, remote-friendly environment and extensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years working on GNC and perception systems for space vehicles.
• Experience managing teams of 5 to 10 engineers.
• End-to-end experience across vehicle development lifecycles.
• Strong experience with sensor selection and testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of GNC and perception systems.
• Define technical direction across guidance, navigation, and control.
• Manage and mentor a team of GNC and perception engineers.
• Oversee simulation and testing for autonomous systems.

Skills

GNC systems

Perception systems

Team management

Sensor integration

Image processing

Autonomous vehicle algorithms

Education

10+ years in relevant field

Tools

Lidar

Radar

Software for sensor validation

Job description

A pioneer in planetary exploration is seeking a GNC and Perception Lead to drive the technical strategy and execution of autonomy systems for commercial planetary rovers. This role involves managing a team of engineers while ensuring the reliability of systems in extreme environments. Ideal candidates will possess a extensive background in GNC and perception systems for autonomous vehicles, with proven leadership skills. The role offers a flexible, remote-friendly environment and extensive health benefits.