Senior Robotics Software Engineer — Autonomy & Embedded

Heaviside Industries, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Heaviside Industries in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a software engineer to develop robotics and embedded software using C++ and Python, with ROS and PX4. You will integrate sensors and actuators, and contribute to design discussions, code reviews, and documentation.

The role involves testing across simulations and field trials, debugging across hardware and software, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team on feature deployment from concept to operational systems.

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in C++ and Python.
• Hands-on experience with ROS and PX4; ROS 2 experience is preferred.
• Experience developing and debugging software on Linux.
• Familiarity with robotics fundamentals, including control systems, coordinate frames, and sensor integration.
• Experience working with embedded systems and physical hardware.
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative software development.

Responsibilities

• Develop robotics and embedded software using C++ and Python.
• Build and integrate applications using ROS and PX4.
• Integrate sensors, actuators, and communication interfaces.
• Develop and improve control, navigation, and autonomous capabilities.
• Troubleshoot issues across software and hardware.
• Test and validate systems through simulation, bench testing, and field trials.
• Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and technical documentation.
• Work with the engineering team to take features from concept through deployment.

Skills

C++

Python

ROS

PX4

Linux

Robotics fundamentals

Embedded systems

Git

Tools

ROS

PX4

Linux

Job description

Heaviside Industries in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a software engineer to develop robotics and embedded software using C++ and Python, with ROS and PX4. You will integrate sensors and actuators, and contribute to design discussions, code reviews, and documentation.

The role involves testing across simulations and field trials, debugging across hardware and software, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team on feature deployment from concept to operational systems.