Autonomy Systems Engineer — Embedded & Perception

Actalent; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Senior Engineer – Autonomy in Maryland to design and implement autonomy software for active safety, ADAS, and unmanned ground vehicle control. You will work primarily in C++, focusing on perception, motion planning, and sensor processing on embedded platforms.

The role involves integrating autonomy into production equipment, performing tests on physical machines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, maintainable software.

Qualifications

• Senior role designing autonomy software for ADAS and UGV control.
• Embedded software on production equipment and real-world testing.
• Strong focus on C++ and software architecture, perception, and sensor processing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate autonomy software for active safety and ADAS.
• Refine motion planning, perception, computer vision, and sensor processing algorithms.
• Develop and integrate autonomy software into production equipment such as lifts and telehandlers.
• Write unit tests, perform field tests, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Support field deployments and travel as needed to off-site locations.

Skills

C++

Embedded systems

Autonomy

Robotics

Perception

Motion planning

Software architecture

Linux

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Ubuntu Linux

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Senior Engineer – Autonomy in Maryland to design and implement autonomy software for active safety, ADAS, and unmanned ground vehicle control. You will work primarily in C++, focusing on perception, motion planning, and sensor processing on embedded platforms.

The role involves integrating autonomy into production equipment, performing tests on physical machines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, maintainable software.