Lead Autonomy Engineer: Mentor & Build Self-Driving Systems

Machina Cognita Technologies; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible work hours

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

Machina Cognita Technologies in Lafayette, IN seeks a Lead Autonomy Engineer for the University Mentorship Program. You will lead teams through autonomy challenges, guiding end-to-end design, development, and manufacturing of autonomous vehicles while mentoring early-career engineers.

This role requires hands-on leadership, strong skills in C++/Python, and experience in unmanned systems. You will collaborate with product managers, translate client needs into solutions, and travel to client sites

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Physics, CS, or related field.
• 3+ years of autonomy and/or unmanned vehicle design and manufacturing experience.
• Proficient in C++ and/or Python.
• Experience in mentorship, management, and/or leadership.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and maintain autonomous vehicles and unmanned systems.
• Develop perception, path planning, navigation, and control algorithms.
• Establish and supervise safety procedures in a warehouse environment.
• Guide design discussions and technical direction.
• Mentor engineering interns and students through collaborative R&D projects.
• Collaborate with product manager and engineers to translate client needs into innovative solutions.
• Travel to client destinations to facilitate product delivery and provide ongoing support and optimization.

Skills

Mentorship

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

C++

Python

Job description

Machina Cognita Technologies in Lafayette, IN seeks a Lead Autonomy Engineer for the University Mentorship Program. You will lead teams through autonomy challenges, guiding end-to-end design, development, and manufacturing of autonomous vehicles while mentoring early-career engineers.

This role requires hands-on leadership, strong skills in C++/Python, and experience in unmanned systems. You will collaborate with product managers, translate client needs into solutions, and travel to client sites