Robotics Engineer – Ground Autonomy (Hybrid, Equity)

Drive Capital; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer paid Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance (Employer Paid)

Unlimited PTO policy

Equity Package

Monthly Health and Wellness Stipend

Job summary

Drive Capital in Palo Alto is seeking a Robotics Engineer to design, build, and deploy autonomy systems for unmanned ground vehicles. This role involves end-to-end ownership of ground autonomy systems, including control algorithms and perception integration, ensuring real-world operational success.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience with C++, Python, and ROS2. The compensation ranges from $150K to $185K, with excellent benefits including health insurance and unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience deploying ROS2-based autonomy systems on real-world ground platforms.
• Experience designing control systems for autonomous vehicles.
• U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own ground autonomy systems deployed to operational platforms.
• Design and implement control algorithms for trajectory generation.
• Develop and integrate perception pipelines for obstacle detection.

Skills

C++

Python

Systems-thinking

Debugging

Robotics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Linux

ROS2

Job description

Drive Capital in Palo Alto is seeking a Robotics Engineer to design, build, and deploy autonomy systems for unmanned ground vehicles. This role involves end-to-end ownership of ground autonomy systems, including control algorithms and perception integration, ensuring real-world operational success.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience with C++, Python, and ROS2. The compensation ranges from $150K to $185K, with excellent benefits including health insurance and unlimited PTO.