Senior Autonomy Software Engineer, Behavior Planning

AeroVect; Washington; On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVect is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and build behavior planning systems for autonomous ground operations in airside environments. You will own modules in the decision-making layer, bridging goals and motion planning, and work with autonomy engineers.

The role requires strong C++ (11/14/17) and Python skills, plus 3+ years in autonomous driving or robotics. You will test in simulation and real-world scenarios, optimize performance, and document designs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of industry experience in autonomous driving or robotics.
• Strong in C++ and Python development.
• Experience with planning algorithms (state machines, behavior trees).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced behavior planning algorithms for autonomous vehicles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust integration and functionality of planning systems.
• Design, write, and maintain efficient and scalable code in C++ and Python.
• Contribute to the architecture and continuous improvement of behavior planning software.
• Conduct extensive testing in simulated environments and real-world scenarios to validate and refine behavior planning algorithms.
• Analyze system performance and implement enhancements based on data and feedback.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of code, algorithms, and system designs.
• Work closely with other engineering teams to ensure seamless coordination and development.

Skills

C++ (11/14/17)

Python

Debugging & profiling

Behavior planning

Multi-agent

Education

Master's degree in CS/Robotics

Tools

ROS/ROS2

A*

RRT

Job description

AeroVect is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and build behavior planning systems for autonomous ground operations in airside environments. You will own modules in the decision-making layer, bridging goals and motion planning, and work with autonomy engineers.

The role requires strong C++ (11/14/17) and Python skills, plus 3+ years in autonomous driving or robotics. You will test in simulation and real-world scenarios, optimize performance, and document designs.