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Staff Autonomy Engineer
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What they do
A Robotics Engineer designs robots, maintains them, develops new applications for them, and conducts research to expand the potential of robotics. Utilizes a combination of electrical, mechanical, and software engineering. Common coding languages are C++ and Python.
$135,291 / year median in California
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Staff Autonomy Engineer at COGENT Infotech Staff Autonomy Engineer at COGENT Infotech in Santa Clara, California Posted in about 21 hours ago.
Type:
full-time Overall Requirements ?
Experience:
9+ years in aerospace autonomy, robotics systems, or GNC software development ?
Education:
BS in Aerospace, Electrical, or Computer Engineering; MS or specialized autonomy experience preferred Core technical requirements ? Expert-level C++ for real-time embedded software ? Experience with robotics middleware/frameworks (e.g., ROS) ? Familiarity integrating software with autopilot/flight controller hardware (e.g., Pixhawk-class) ? Strong background in trajectory generation, mission planning, multi-agent/robotic coordination - drones, small UAS, or planetary exploration platforms ?
Advanced state estimation:
vision-based navigation, multi-sensor fusion (GPS, IMU, passive sensing) What the role actually does ? Owns architecture for autonomous flight capabilities - multi-agent coordination, task allocation, real-time scheduling. ? Designs and integrates C++ GNC software modules from algorithm design through embedded deployment. ? Acts as subject-matter expert for state estimation/localization across varied lighting and terrain conditions. ? Partners with Systems Engineering and Flight Test on performance analysis. ? Leads safety-critical autonomy software development within FAA/NASA-style validation frameworks. ? Builds simulation and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test infrastructure. ? Mentors other engineers on autonomy/robotics best practices in an Agile environment.
Benefits
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