Robotics Engineer

Job Description: Autonomous Navigation Specialist {robotics engineer}

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Autonomous Navigation Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of 

  Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM)

   pipelines for autonomous platforms.
• Develop and optimize 

  path planning

   and 

  motion control

   algorithms to enable safe and efficient navigation.
• Integrate and calibrate diverse sensors, including 

  IMUs, LiDARs, cameras, GNSS, and radar

  , into a cohesive navigation framework.
• Implement and maintain 

  sensor fusion algorithms

   (e.g., EKF, UKF, graph-based optimization).
• Conduct extensive 

  simulation, testing, and validation

   using tools like ROS/ROS2, Gazebo, CARLA, or similar platforms.
• Collaborate with hardware, perception, and AI teams to deliver end-to-end autonomous navigation solutions.
• Troubleshoot system performance in field tests and iteratively improve reliability under real-world conditions.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical roadmaps and research directions.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong background in 

  robotics, computer vision, or control systems

   (Master’s or PhD preferred).

• 2+ years of hands-on experience

   developing and deploying navigation systems for autonomous drones, robots, or vehicles.
• Deep expertise in 

  SLAM (visual, LiDAR, or visual-inertial)

  , 

  path planning

  , and 

  multi-sensor fusion

  .
• Proficiency in 

  C++ and Python

  , with extensive experience in 

  ROS/ROS2

  .
• Strong understanding of 

  control theory, state estimation, and probabilistic robotics

  .
• Experience with 

  simulation tools

   (Gazebo, CARLA, AirSim, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with GPU/embedded platforms (NVIDIA Jetson, FPGA, or similar).
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and deliver production-ready systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with 

  autonomous drones (UAVs)

   and 

  ground robots (UGVs)

  .
• Publications or patents in navigation, robotics, or related domains.
• Hands-on experience with 

  field testing

   of autonomous navigation systems.
• Knowledge of 

  safety standards

   and regulatory requirements for autonomous systems.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge autonomous systems with global impact.
• A highly collaborative environment with hardware and AI experts.
• Growth opportunities in a fast-scaling deep-tech startup.