Lead Autonomous Systems Engineer — ROS2 & C/C++ for Heavy-Duty Robotics

Danfoss GmbH; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Job summary

Danfoss GmbH in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Lead Autonomous Systems Software Engineer to architect and implement autonomous control software for heavy off-highway machines.

You will hands-on develop with ROS2 and C/C++ on Linux, deploy at customer sites, and drive safety-critical systems through ISO 13849 compliance, while leveraging the PLUS+1 platform and collaborating across R&D teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 8+ years in robotics.
• Experience with ROS2 and C/C++ in Linux.
• Knowledge of vehicle dynamics, control systems, and CAN bus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development of autonomous control systems for heavy off-highway vehicles using ROS2 and C/C++.
• Design, test, and optimize algorithms for sensor fusion, path planning, and navigation.
• Travel to customer sites to deploy, tune, and validate autonomous solutions on real-world machinery.
• Bridge the gap between software and hardware with embedded control solutions using Danfoss PLUS+1.
• Ensure reliability and safety by rigorous testing and ISO 13849 compliance.

Skills

ROS2

C/C++

Linux

Vehicle dynamics

CAN bus

LiDAR

GNSS/GPS

Sensor fusion

ISO 13849

Safety-critical systems

Education

Bachelors Degree in Engineering

Tools

Danfoss PLUS+1

Job description

Danfoss GmbH in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Lead Autonomous Systems Software Engineer to architect and implement autonomous control software for heavy off-highway machines.

You will hands-on develop with ROS2 and C/C++ on Linux, deploy at customer sites, and drive safety-critical systems through ISO 13849 compliance, while leveraging the PLUS+1 platform and collaborating across R&D teams.