Senior Autonomy Robotics Engineer — UAV Autonomy

BlueHalo; Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment seeks a Lead Autonomy Robotics Engineer to advance autonomous execution across its unmanned platforms. You will build and integrate algorithms for robust planning, sensing, and control in challenging environments, collaborating with a team of senior engineers.

You will mentor peers, tackle complex system integration tasks, and contribute to cutting-edge research while operating within a fast-paced, high-stakes setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent.
• 8–12 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience implementing state-of-the-art algorithms on real hardware.
• Strong system design and test background; modular, portable software.

Responsibilities

• Deliver well-architected, rigorously tested research products.
• Develop autonomy algorithms for planning and control in dynamic environments.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers; coordinate with team leads.
• Tackle complex problems requiring deep domain knowledge and analysis.

Skills

C/C++

Robotics

Autonomy

System design

Testing

GPS-denied

Path planning

Computer vision

Education

Bachelor's in Math/CS/Engineering

MS or PhD preferred

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

AeroVironment seeks a Lead Autonomy Robotics Engineer to advance autonomous execution across its unmanned platforms. You will build and integrate algorithms for robust planning, sensing, and control in challenging environments, collaborating with a team of senior engineers.

You will mentor peers, tackle complex system integration tasks, and contribute to cutting-edge research while operating within a fast-paced, high-stakes setting.