UAV Perception Engineer – ROS2 & Vision

Zone5Technologies; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total compensation

Comprehensive benefit package

401k with company-match

4 weeks of paid time off each year

Job summary

Zone5Technologies is seeking a Robotics Perception Engineer to build and integrate real-time vision systems for unmanned aerial platforms. You will develop camera pipelines, implement sensor fusion algorithms, and ensure reliable perception performance across diverse conditions.

The ideal candidate has 2-4+ years of experience in robotics perception, proficiency in C++14/17, and strong hands-on experience with ROS2. Join a team dedicated to innovative solutions that push the boundaries of UAS technology.

Qualifications

• 2-4+ years of experience in robotics perception, computer vision, or sensor integration.
• Strong hands-on experience with ROS2 architecture, packages, and development workflows.
• Solid understanding of camera systems, image sensors, and computer vision fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain camera drivers and sensor interfaces for multi-camera systems on embedded platforms.
• Build efficient image processing pipelines using GStreamer, V4L2, and Jetson multimedia APIs.
• Design comprehensive test scenarios in simulation environments.

Skills

C++14/17 proficiency

ROS2 architecture

Robotics perception experience

Debugging skills

Education

Bachelor's in Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

GStreamer

NVIDIA Jetson

Job description

Zone5Technologies is seeking a Robotics Perception Engineer to build and integrate real-time vision systems for unmanned aerial platforms. You will develop camera pipelines, implement sensor fusion algorithms, and ensure reliable perception performance across diverse conditions.

The ideal candidate has 2-4+ years of experience in robotics perception, proficiency in C++14/17, and strong hands-on experience with ROS2. Join a team dedicated to innovative solutions that push the boundaries of UAS technology.