Senior Autonomy Engineer

Leidos UK

Huntsville, AL, United States
Base: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00; bonus/equity: not...
Guidance navigation and control expertise
C++ python or matlab proficiency
Linux operating environment experience
This role combines technical leadership and program management to develop cutting-edge autonomy technologies for GPS-denied environments

Job Summary

  • This role combines technical leadership and program management to develop cutting-edge autonomy technologies for GPS-denied environments.
  • The successful candidate will serve as the primary customer interface for government stakeholders including DARPA, ONR, and AFRL.
  • Teams regularly participate in field experiments and flight tests lasting 1-2 weeks occurring 3-6 times per year.

Matching Summary

This role combines technical leadership and program management to develop cutting-edge autonomy technologies for GPS-denied environments.

Salary

Base: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Guidance navigation and control expertise
  • C++ Python or MATLAB proficiency
  • Linux operating environment experience
  • Git version control systems usage
  • UAV ground vehicle maritime systems

Nice-to-have

  • Open-source autopilot systems PX4 ArduPilot
  • Visual-inertial odometry VIO SLAM techniques
  • ROS2 and Docker containerization experience
  • Computer vision object detection tracking
  • Modern autonomy motion planning frameworks

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with 8+ years experience or Master's with 6+ years
  • At least 2 years program management or technical leadership in robotics
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain U.S. Secret security clearance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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