The Planning and Controls (PAC) team is an agile group of engineers focused on researching and developing state-of-the-art algorithms that drive intelligent and confidence-inspiring flight behaviors while accounting for an uncertain and dynamic world.
As a member of the PAC Behavior Group, you will work on developing algorithms and writing production grade software for behavior planning on autonomous aerial vehicles.
What You'll Do:
Research, design, and implement state of the art behaviors and planning algorithms for real time autonomous systems
Write clean, well-documented, production grade software in C++ with a test-driven development philosophy
Take new features from ideation to prototyping, full implementation, flight testing, and all the way to field deployment
Develop tools for rapid prototypes, simulation, visualization, etc.
Participate in brainstorm sessions and software design for challenging issues
Develop your professional skills and knowledge via regular literature reviews and self-directed learning
Work in a collaborative development environment, with an emphasis on continuous integration & delivery, test-driven development
Work with middleware frameworks (e.g. ROS, PX4, etc.), build tools (e.g. CMake, Bazel), and compiler toolchains (e.g. gcc, llvm)
Required Qualifications:
M.S in computer science, robotics, aerospace or related engineering field with 12+ years of professional experience
OR Ph.D. in relevant engineering field with 10+ years relevant experience
Hands on experience in the autonomous vehicle or UAV industry
Experience shipping complex robotics or autonomy products in the commercial sector
Experience with research or implementing state-of-the-art algorithms in at least one of the following areas:
Task and Motion Planning
Planning under Uncertainty
Task & Resource Allocation
Heterogeneous or Homogeneous Robotic Teaming
Human Robot Teaming
Logistical Planning of Vehicle Routes
You have a demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others
You have strong communication skills and are able to effectively articulate ideas and timelines to cross-functional groups
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience shipping two commercial products from conception to commercialization