BRINC Drones
Autonomy Engineer, State Estimation & Control
Seattle, WA · Principal
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 19 days ago
PythonC++AlgorithmsEmbedded SystemsRoboticsSensorsResearchCommunication
About the role
- We are seeking an Autonomy Engineer to join our team and advance the reliability and resiliency of our UAV state estimation & control systems.
- In this role, you will work with sensor fusion algorithms (EKFs, factor graphs, VIO), and fast real-time control loops.
Responsibilities
- Research and design algorithms enabling UAV state estimation and control.
- Implement and optimize real-time estimation & control algorithms on embedded processors for computational efficiency and system resiliency.
- Validate estimation and control performance through simulation, log replay, hardware-in-the-loop, and real-world flight testing in a variety of conditions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration.
- You will design, implement, and optimize real-time algorithms that enable the drone to localize itself and maintain stability while moving through the world.
- You will collaborate closely with navigation, embedded software, and hardware teams to bring next-generation solutions into production UAV platforms.
Requirements
- PhD in Computer Science or a related field, or a Master's degree with a minimum of 2+ years of industry experience.
- Strong programming skills in C++ and Python, with experience developing software for real physical systems.
- Experience developing state estimation and/or control algorithms for physical unmanned systems.
- Solid understanding of estimation and control fundamentals (EKFs, state feedback control).
- Be innovative - Invent the future
Skills
- Familiarity with modern sensor fusion approaches such as factor graphs
- Familiarity with robust or adaptive control
- Experience with ROS2, PX4, MAVSDK, and/or similar robotics middleware
- Familiarity with safety-critical or certifiable software practices a plus
- Background in UAV reliability, redundancy, and autonomous flight considerations.
- Experience with ROS, PX4, MAVSDK, and/or similar robotics middleware.
- Try the hard stuff
- Be innovative
- Invent the future
- Move fast
- Listen to end-users
- Strive for excellence
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for our employees and their families
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Flexible Time Off (Exempt) / Paid time off (Non-Exempt)
- Flexible work environment
Visa & Work Authorization
- ardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status
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