Localization Engineer

Gecko Robotics, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company focused on enhancing critical infrastructure through innovative robotics technology. As a Localization Engineer, you will play a key role in developing cutting-edge localization systems that empower inspection robots to operate in challenging environments. This position offers the chance to work hands-on in a collaborative lab setting, contributing to the advancement of technologies that ensure safety and efficiency in operations. With a commitment to professional development and a culture of inclusion, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the world through technology.

Benefits

Company equity

401(k) matching

Gender-neutral parental leave

Full medical, dental, and vision insurance

Mental health and wellness support

Ongoing professional development

Family planning assistance

Flexible paid time off

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in developing SLAM systems and real-time localization.
• Proficient in C++ and Python with experience in ROS and Docker.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement localization and mapping systems for inspection robots.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and test localization solutions hands-on.

Skills

SLAM systems development

C++ programming

Python programming

Real-time localization systems

ROS

Docker

Git

Field deployment of localization solutions

Job description

What We Do

Gecko Robotics is helping the world’s most important organizations ensure the availability, reliability, and sustainability of critical infrastructure. Gecko's complete and connected solutions combine wall-climbing robots, industry-leading sensors, and an AI-powered data platform to provide customerswith a unique window into the current and future health of their physical assets. This enables real-time decision making to increase the efficiency and safety of operations, promote mission readiness, and protect the environment and civilization from the effects of infrastructure failure.

Role at a Glance

This is a mid-level position requiring 3+ years of experience in Localization and Mapping.

As a Localization Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering world-class localization and mapping systems for Gecko’s inspection robots. You will be responsible for working with the localization lead to build out Gecko’s localization platform and delivering localization solutions for a variety of inspection applications. You will work hands-on in our Pittsburgh based Accelerator lab with Gecko’s robots and other 3rd party systems to develop localization systems from the ground up, starting with sensor selection. Your localization solutions will power Gecko’s inspection deliverables under some of the most challenging localization conditions.

What you will do

• Be an active contributor to the localization codebase

• Design, implement, and test localization and mapping systems that work well in a wide range of operating conditions and environments

• Develop novel technologies for localization in challenging environments

• Understand key stakeholder requirements and leverage stakeholder input in your designs

• Collaborate with a wide variety of partner teams including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and software

• Get hands-on with the robots to test localization solutions and work with the Test and Reliability team to improve system level testing

• Stay informed on state of the art localization technologies

• Contribute to expanding the Intellectual Property portfolio of the company

About You

Required Skills

• 3+ years demonstrated experience developing SLAM systems

• Production programming experience in C++ and Python

• 3+ years demonstrated experience with real time localization systems

• Experience with ROS, Docker, and Git

• Experience deploying localization solutions to the field

Who We Are

At Gecko, our people are our greatest investment. In addition to competitive compensation packages, we offer company equity, 401(k) matching, gender-neutral parental leave, full medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health and wellness support, ongoing professional development, family planning assistance, and flexible paid time off.

Gecko values collaboration, innovation, and partnership, and we believe we do our best work when we're together in person. We’re an office-first culture but understand that sometimes you may need to work from home. Many people are in the office five days a week, others need a bit moreflexibility. Ultimately, we care about the outcomes we achieve - and creating a culture of autonomy and trust that enables that impact.

Gecko is committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe it is our collective responsibility to uphold these values and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to join us in our mission to protect today’s infrastructure and give form to tomorrow’s. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law. If you are passionate about what you do and want to use your talents to support our critical mission, we’d love to hear from you.