Ground Autonomy Robotics Engineer — Field-Ready Systems

HavocAI; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer paid Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance (Employer Paid)

401k program (Matching)

Unlimited PTO policy

Equity Package

Work / Home Office Stipend

Global Entry

16 Week Paid Parental Leave

Monthly Health and Wellness Stipend

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm in California is seeking a Robotics Engineer – Ground Autonomy to design and build autonomy systems for unmanned ground vehicles. The role involves control algorithms, perception integration, and system testing, with a focus on real-world applications in complex environments. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and over three years of experience in C++ and Python. The position offers a collaborative work environment, with significant impact on mission-critical robotics.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in C++ and/or Python in Linux environments.
• Hands-on experience deploying ROS2-based autonomy systems on real-world ground platforms.
• Experience designing control systems for autonomous vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Own ground autonomy systems deployed to operational platforms.
• Design and implement control algorithms for path following and trajectory generation.
• Develop and integrate perception pipelines for obstacle detection and terrain analysis.

Skills

C++

Python

Systems-thinking

Debugging skills

ROS2

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

A leading defense technology firm in California is seeking a Robotics Engineer – Ground Autonomy to design and build autonomy systems for unmanned ground vehicles. The role involves control algorithms, perception integration, and system testing, with a focus on real-world applications in complex environments. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and over three years of experience in C++ and Python. The position offers a collaborative work environment, with significant impact on mission-critical robotics.