Principal AUV Autonomy & Navigation Controls Engineer

Grvty; California; Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

GRVTY is seeking a Principal Autonomy / Behaviors Engineer to design, implement, and field-validate autonomous mission behaviors for our AUVs. You will architect algorithms, run modeling and simulation, and define verification plans for GNC subsystems.

You will collaborate with GNC, software, and operations teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure robust, testable autonomy logic across vehicle platforms. A Master's degree and 15+ years of maritime autonomy experience are preferred, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in CS, Robotics, Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of autonomy algorithm experience for undersea vehicles.
• Experience in guidance and control for maritime platforms.
• Experience with simulation environments for autonomous systems.
• Proficient in MATLAB/Simulink and algorithm development languages.
• Strong communication skills; able to present to technical and customer audiences.
• Full-time role with on-site work; typical hours 9:00–3:00, Mon–Fri.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with GNC experts, software developers, and operators to translate mission requirements into robust, testable autonomy logic
• Design and implement autonomous mission algorithms for AUVs including search patterns, obstacle avoidance, adaptive replanning, and other complex behaviors
• Define and maintain behaviors across vehicle platforms
• Develop and refine vehicle dynamics models and control architecture
• Define verification and validation test plans for GNC subsystems and behaviors
• Analyze field test data to diagnose performance anomalies and refine algorithms
• Partner with all engineering disciplines to ensure guidance algorithms are implemented efficiently
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to mid-level and junior GNC engineers

Skills

Autonomy algorithms

Maritime GNC

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

GRVTY is seeking a Principal Autonomy / Behaviors Engineer to design, implement, and field-validate autonomous mission behaviors for our AUVs. You will architect algorithms, run modeling and simulation, and define verification plans for GNC subsystems.

You will collaborate with GNC, software, and operations teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure robust, testable autonomy logic across vehicle platforms. A Master's degree and 15+ years of maritime autonomy experience are preferred, with