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Robotics Engineer, Autonomous Systems

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Robotics Engineer, Autonomous Systems in USA new

  • Indianapolis, IN

Responsibilities

  • Design and integrate robotic mechanisms, sensors, actuators, controllers, and drone payload systems.
  • Develop control, navigation, path-planning, and obstacle-avoidance solutions.
  • Build and test robotics software using ROS or ROS 2, C++ or Python, and simulation tools.
  • Integrate flight controllers, companion computers, communication links, and telemetry with drone systems.
  • Troubleshoot, validate, and field-test robotic systems, including reviewing flight logs.
  • Collaborate with mechanical, electronics, and software teams on prototypes and deployment.

Requirements

  • At least two years of hands-on experience building or delivering robotics, UAV, or autonomous systems.
  • Proficiency in C++ or Python, ROS or ROS 2, and Linux.
  • Experience with PX4 or ArduPilot, MAVLink, flight controllers, motors, ESCs, and batteries.
  • Experience integrating IMUs, GPS/RTK, and LiDAR, with knowledge of sensor fusion and GPS-denied navigation.
  • Embedded-systems experience with microcontrollers, Raspberry Pi or Jetson, actuators, and hardware debugging.
  • Knowledge of kinematics, dynamics, control theory, PID, and CAN, UART, or I2C communication protocols.
  • Degree in robotics, mechatronics, electrical engineering, aerospace, computer science, or a related field.
  • Experience with computer vision, machine learning, SLAM, MATLAB, CAD, simulation, or BVLOS operations is beneficial.

Benefits

  • On-site role in Indianapolis, United States.

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