Senior Autonomy Engineer — Robotics & UGV Lead

Ara; Warrendale (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development funding

Job summary

Ara is seeking a Senior Autonomy Engineer to lead the development and integration of autonomy capabilities in unmanned ground vehicle platforms. This role requires strong technical expertise in robotics, primarily in autonomy systems, with hands-on experience across multiple subsystems.

The position is hybrid, requiring presence onsite three days a week and offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. Join us to contribute to cutting-edge projects in national defense.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience developing autonomy or robotics systems, preferably UGVs.
• Proficiency in C++ and/or Python for real-time applications.
• Strong understanding of autonomy subsystems such as planning and controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and integration of autonomy capabilities in unmanned ground vehicles.
• Drive technical investigations and performance optimizations.
• Mentor junior engineers in autonomy development.

Skills

C++

Python

Robotics

Autonomy systems

Communication Skills

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Robotics, Computer Science, Engineering

Tools

LIDAR

GPS/INS

Embedded Systems

Job description

Ara is seeking a Senior Autonomy Engineer to lead the development and integration of autonomy capabilities in unmanned ground vehicle platforms. This role requires strong technical expertise in robotics, primarily in autonomy systems, with hands-on experience across multiple subsystems.

The position is hybrid, requiring presence onsite three days a week and offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. Join us to contribute to cutting-edge projects in national defense.