Senior Robotics Engineer - Autonomy Lead for Field UAVs

Valinor Enterprises; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Unlimited PTO

Development stipends

Job summary

Valinor Enterprises in Cookeville, TN is seeking a Lead Robotics Engineer to own the autonomy stack from perception to control for defense applications. You will lead a small team and work closely with greater engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of complex robotic systems.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, strong skills in C++ and Python, and a passion for deploying cutting-edge technology in real-world scenarios. Valinor offers competitive salaries, equity packages, and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience building robotics/autonomy systems.
• 2+ years in a technical lead or team-lead capacity on mission-critical systems.
• Track record of shipping autonomous systems to the real world.

Responsibilities

• Architect and own the full autonomy stack across platforms.
• Lead integration and tuning of flight control software.
• Mentor a small team of robotics and software engineers.

Skills

C++

Python

Robotics systems

Embedded systems

Computer vision

Flight control stacks

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Robotics, EE/ME, Aerospace Engineering, or closely related field

Tools

ROS/ROS2

PX4/ArduPilot

Gazebo

Job description

Valinor Enterprises in Cookeville, TN is seeking a Lead Robotics Engineer to own the autonomy stack from perception to control for defense applications. You will lead a small team and work closely with greater engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of complex robotic systems.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, strong skills in C++ and Python, and a passion for deploying cutting-edge technology in real-world scenarios. Valinor offers competitive salaries, equity packages, and a supportive environment.