Robotics Engineer

As a Robotics Engineer within our Defense and Aerospace Research division, you will play a pivotal role in advancing the autonomy of electro-mechanical systems. This position is designed for a researcher and engineer who thrives on the challenge of enabling robots to sense, plan, and act with minimal human intervention. You will be responsible for the end-to-end development cycle, from conceptualizing advanced control algorithms to integrating complex sensor suites like LIDAR and high-speed cameras. Your work will directly contribute to our fundamental understanding of how mobile robots navigate and coordinate within unpredictable, real-world environments. The core of this role involves a sophisticated blend of hardware integration and software mastery. You will develop the mechanical mechanisms and digital architectures that allow autonomous systems to perceive their surroundings and execute mission plans with precision. By interfacing with actuation, communication, and perceptual systems, you will ensure that our robotic platforms are not just theoretical models but functional assets capable of operating in the field. This is an environment that values both the theoretical rigor of academic research and the practical urgency of rapid prototyping. Collaboration and technical leadership are central to our mission. In this capacity, you will serve as a technical lead on various programs, driving the implementation of novel engineering solutions while providing mentorship to junior research faculty. You will be expected to contribute significantly to the broader scientific community and our internal knowledge base by generating research reports, white papers, and high-impact publications. Your ability to translate complex data into clear technical presentations for internal and external customers will be vital to the success of our ongoing research initiatives. Beyond the laboratory, you will engage in rigorous field-testing and simulation development. Utilizing tools like Gazebo and SCRIMMAGE, you will validate your algorithms in high-fidelity virtual environments before transitioning to real-world experimentation. This role requires a hands-on approach, often involving 10% to 25% travel to support field tests and client briefings. If you are a dedicated engineer with a passion for pushing the boundaries of what autonomous systems can achieve in the defense sector, this position offers the resources and the platform to make a lasting impact.