Senior Robotics Software Engineer

Voyager Technologies; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Gym membership options

401(k) retirement plan with 50% match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Voyager Technologies in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a Senior Robotics Software Engineer for the Lunar Systems program. You will design and optimize perception, mapping, and localization software for autonomous rovers and robotic spacecraft, integrating camera, LiDAR, IMU, and other sensors.

The role emphasizes real-time performance on embedded ARM and heterogeneouscompute platforms. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in robotics software, strong C++/Python, and Linux production experience, with

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Aerospace or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on work experience developing algorithms to solve real-world problems.
• Strong programming skills in modern C++ and Python.
• Experience shipping production software in a Linux environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain perception software for autonomous rovers and robotic spacecraft.
• Develop stereo vision and LiDAR algorithms for VIO, hazard detection and avoidance, mapping, and localization.
• Build sensor fusion pipelines with camera, LiDAR, IMU, RF, and navigation measurements.
• Implement feature detection, image registration, optical flow, and point cloud processing pipelines.
• Design motion control, path planning, and behavior control systems for surface vehicles.
• Optimize robotics software for embedded ARM and heterogeneous compute like GPUs and FPGAs.
• Integrate robotics algorithms into flight software architectures.
• Develop simulation tools and sensor models for development and validation.
• Develop automated testing, HIL, and SIL verification frameworks.

Skills

C++

Python

Linux

Robotics

Education

BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Aerospace or related field

MS/PhD in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions.

We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.

Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies

The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.

You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality.

If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager.

The Senior Robotics Software Engineer for Voyager Lunar Systems

Position reports to the Software & Controls Manager and is part of the Software & Controls Department based in Pittsburgh, PA.

Essential Functions

• Design, develop, and maintain perception software for autonomous rovers and robotic spacecraft.
• Develop stereo vision and LiDAR algorithms for visual-inertial odometry (VIO), hazard detection and avoidance (HDA), mapping, and localization.
• Build sensor fusion pipelines combining camera, LiDAR, IMU, RF, and navigation measurements.
• Implement feature detection, image registration, optical flow, and point cloud processing pipelines.
• Design kinematics-informed motion control, path planning, and behavior control systems for surface vehicles.
• Optimize robotics software for embedded ARM processors and heterogeneous compute platforms including GPUs and FPGAs.
• Integrate robotics algorithms into flight software architectures.
• Develop simulation tools and sensor models of varying fidelities for algorithm and system development and validation.
• Develop automated testing, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and software-in-the-loop (SIL) verification frameworks.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Aerospace or related field
• 5+ years of hands-on work experience developing algorithms to solve challenging real-world problems
• Strong programming skills in modern C++ and Python
• Experience shipping production software in a Linux environment

Preferred Qualifications

• MS/PhD in Computer Science or related field
• Background in sensor processing, robotics, and guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) systems.
• Experience field-testing and troubleshooting full robotic systems in relevant environments.
• Technical knowledge of perception algorithms including computer vision, 3D pointcloud processing, state estimation, sensor fusion, SLAM, etc.
• Experience working with various sensor modalities, including camera, LiDAR, radar, IMU, GPS.
• Experience with geographic information systems (GIS) including spatial transformations, map projections, and digital elevation models (DEMs).
• Experience training and deploying deep learning models for AI/ML applications

Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well‑being, growth, and success of our employees.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long-term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long‑term financial security
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
• The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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