TerraFirma, Inc

Perception Engineer

Robot Ranch (Austin, TX)

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 51 days ago

PythonC++AlgorithmsLinuxMachine LearningComputer VisionRoboticsMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringSignal ProcessingCommunication

About the role

What we learned was simple: infrastructure is everything.
We lacked buildings, roads, water, power, communications, and waste management, and constructing them took far more time and resources than it should have.
From a first-principles perspective, that doesn't make sense.

Implement algorithms to efficiently detect objects of interest from incoming data streams for the purposes of collision avoidance, motion planning, and trajectory planning
Develop real-time pipelines for processing, sharing, and fusing data from multiple sensor sources
Develop simulation and visualization tools to aid in rapid prototyping of robotic software and control algorithms
Own the integration, calibration, and testing of sensors, both for proof-of-concept prototypes and production systems
Lead interdisciplinary teams, mentor new employees, and actively participate in the hiring process
At Starbase, the biggest barrier to launching missions to Mars was not building the rocket.
It was how slow, expensive, and complex it was to build the infrastructure around it.
It shouldn't be this hard or costly to create the foundations for progress.

2+ years of professional or project experience with robotic software development, involving implementation of real-time algorithms for perception and data processing pipelines
Experience working with safety-critical or real-time systems
Experience working with embedded applications for robotics, autonomous vehicles, aerospace, automotive, or construction
Proficiency in C++ and Python, including development for Linux-based systems and bare-metal MCUs
Experience implementing algorithms or pipelines for robotic systems or feedback control from scratch in C++ or Python
Experience performing object detection on multiple data sources including multi-spectral images and point clouds
Experience programming FPGAs for high-throughput networking, compression, or DSP
Must be willing to work extended hours or weekends when needed to support critical deadlines or triage urgent deployment issues
Must be willing to relocate to Austin, TX if not within commuting distance
Work with motion and trajectory planning teams to design and synthesize sensor systems to extract required signals and inputs

the same engineering mindset that enabled us to tackle space exploration and mass manufacturing could be applied to infrastructure.
Job Overview
Your work will power critical functions such as collision avoidance, motion planning, localization, and operator visualization.

Base compensation will vary based on factors such as relevant experience and education.
Our total compensation package also includes equity in TerraFirma.

Train Machine Learning (ML) models on existing and custom datasets and support collection and labeling of data for additional training and validation

At TerraFirma, we're redefining how the world moves earth for construction.
Founded by former SpaceX engineers and backed by Bain Capital Ventures, TerraFirma is automating construction to make it faster, cheaper, and safer.
Our Story & Mission
At SpaceX, we were part of the teams that built the largest rocket in human history, launched the largest constellation of satellites ever made, and delivered connectivity to millions of people worldwide.

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