HavocAI

HavocAI

Robotics Engineer - Ground Autonomy

Palo Alto

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 144 days ago
PythonC++AlgorithmsLinuxRoboticsMechanical DesignSensorsControls

About the role

  • This role spans the full autonomy stack - from control systems and motion planning to perception integration and mission execution.
  • If you are energized by making intelligent systems move safely and confidently through the world, and want your work tested beyond the lab, this role offers immediate and meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

  • Own ground autonomy systems deployed to operational platforms
  • Deliver reliable, mission-ready autonomy software
  • Design and implement control algorithms (path following, trajectory generation, vehicle dynamics modeling)
  • Develop motion planning strategies for diverse and dynamic terrains
  • Optimize for stability, precision, and safety
  • Develop and integrate perception pipelines for obstacle detection, terrain analysis, and environmental understanding
  • Build and extend ROS2-based autonomy stacks
  • Implement mission planning, behavior trees, and real-time navigation logic
  • Maintain modular, scalable autonomy architecture
  • Partner with embedded, hardware, and mission software teams

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or related field)
  • 3+ years of experience in C++ and/or Python in Linux environments
  • Hands-on experience deploying ROS2-based autonomy systems on real-world ground platforms
  • Experience designing control systems for autonomous vehicles (path planning, trajectory following, vehicle dynamics)
  • Experience building perception systems for ground autonomy
  • Strong systems-thinking and debugging skills
  • Passion for mission-critical real-world robotics
  • U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for U.S. security clearance

Nice to have

  • Experience with multi-agent or coordinated ground vehicle systems
  • SLAM, GPS-denied navigation, or advanced localization techniques
  • Motion planning algorithms (RRT, MPC, A*, etc.)
  • Experience with heterogeneous sensor integration
  • Real-time or safety-critical systems experience
  • Familiarity with military ground systems and operational tactics

Benefits

  • 100% Employer paid Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your families
  • Life Insurance (Employer Paid)
  • Unlimited PTO policy with an enforced 2 week minimum
  • Equity Package
  • Work / Home Office Stipend
  • 16 Week Paid Parental Leave
  • Monthly Health and Wellness Stipend
  • We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Company info

  • Havoc is a leader in all-domain collaborative autonomy. Its software-defined hardware approach powers military and commercial-grade autonomous systems across sea, air, and land to sense, decide, and act together in complex and contested environments. Havoc connects assets, enabling them to share information, adapt in real time, and continue operating even when communications are disrupted or denied. Havoc optimizes mission performance and minimizes human risk.
  • Havoc was founded in 2024 and headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island. Learn more at Havoc: All-Domain Collaborative Autonomy http://havocai.com/.
  • Havoc is a leader in all-domain collaborative autonomy.
  • Its software-defined hardware approach powers military and commercial-grade autonomous systems across sea, air, and land to sense, decide, and act together in complex and contested environments.
  • Havoc connects assets, enabling them to share information, adapt in real time, and continue operating even when communications are disrupted or denied.
  • Havoc optimizes mission performance and minimizes human risk.
  • Havoc was founded in 2024 and headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island.
  • Learn more at Havoc: All-Domain Collaborative Autonomy http://havocai.com/.
  • As a Robotics Engineer - Ground Autonomy, you will design, build, and deploy autonomy systems for unmanned ground vehicles operating in complex, unstructured environments.
  • You won't just write algorithms; you'll own systems that move real machines across real terrain under real operational constraints.

Equal opportunity

  • We lead by serving others, whether it's supporting our employees, partners, or the broader community.
  • Empowering those around us is key to achieving long-term success and making a lasting impact.
  • HavocAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Citizenship and eligibility for U
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