LiDAR Engineer – Real-Time 3D Perception & SLAM

GovCIO; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GovCIO is seeking a LiDAR Engineer/Scientist 1 to design, develop, and integrate LiDAR-based sensing solutions for advanced perception systems in Charleston, SC. The role spans hardware, firmware, and software, delivering high-precision mapping and object detection with real-time perception.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years with LiDAR/3D perception, proficiency in PCL/Open3D, and experience in C++, Python, or ROS, plus familiarity with calibration and MBSE practices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with LiDAR or 3D perception systems.
• Clearance Level: SECRET
• BS degree in a relevant engineering or science field.
• Strong proficiency with point cloud libraries and 3D data structures.
• Experience with C++, Python, or ROS.
• Familiarity with calibration, sensor fusion, and real-time systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize LiDAR sensor configurations for vehicle, robotics, or mapping applications.
• Implement algorithms for point cloud filtering, segmentation, object detection, and classification.
• Evaluate LiDAR hardware performance and calibration strategies.
• Integrate LiDAR data pipelines into MBSE/SLAM systems.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and product teams.
• Conduct field tests and improve system performance in real-world conditions.
• Create documentation, test plans, and regulatory reports.
• Perform electronics troubleshooting to schematic level and repair.

Skills

LiDAR sensors

Point cloud processing

C++

Python

ROS

Real-time perception

Education

BS in Software/Computer/Electrical Engineering or Physics

Tools

PCL

Open3D

CST

SolidWorks

Job description

GovCIO is seeking a LiDAR Engineer/Scientist 1 to design, develop, and integrate LiDAR-based sensing solutions for advanced perception systems in Charleston, SC. The role spans hardware, firmware, and software, delivering high-precision mapping and object detection with real-time perception.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years with LiDAR/3D perception, proficiency in PCL/Open3D, and experience in C++, Python, or ROS, plus familiarity with calibration and MBSE practices.