Senior Autonomy Engineer — Embedded C++

Actalent; Frederick (MD); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Frederick, MD, is seeking a Senior Engineer – Autonomy to design and integrate autonomy software for ADAS and unmanned systems, with a strong focus on embedded platforms and C++. You will contribute to perception, motion planning, sensor processing, and ROS-like inter-process messaging, deploying to production equipment such as boom lifts and telehandlers.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, code reviews, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in autonomy, embedded systems, robotics, or similar.
• Proficient in C++ and embedded software development.
• Experience with perception and motion planning in autonomy systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate autonomy software for active safety, ADAS, and unmanned vehicle control on embedded systems.
• Implement motion planning, perception, and sensor processing algorithms.
• Develop and integrate autonomy software into production equipment (boom lifts, scissor lifts, telehandlers).
• Write clear requirements, design documents, and technical specifications.
• Support field tests by deploying and troubleshooting autonomy software on physical machines.

Skills

C++ programming

Embedded systems

Autonomy systems

Software architecture

Linux (Ubuntu)

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Field testing

Education

Accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Ubuntu 22.04+

Job description

Actalent in Frederick, MD, is seeking a Senior Engineer – Autonomy to design and integrate autonomy software for ADAS and unmanned systems, with a strong focus on embedded platforms and C++. You will contribute to perception, motion planning, sensor processing, and ROS-like inter-process messaging, deploying to production equipment such as boom lifts and telehandlers.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, code reviews, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, while