Robotics Engineer

Essential Duties

• Design and implement high‑bandwidth control loops and advanced control algorithms (e.g., PID control) to ensure vehicle stability and enable high‑speed, precise maneuvers under dynamic load.
• Write high‑quality, efficient code (primarily Rust, C, or C++) to control and manage actuators, motor drivers (via CAN bus), and sensors on a real‑time operating system (RTOS).
• Integrate and fuse sensor data from cameras and IMUs (using methods such as EKF/UKF) on embedded systems (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson) to achieve reliable, real‑time state estimation.
• Act as the final link in the autonomy chain, translating tracking output from the computer vision system into reliable motor commands that accurately steer the interceptor.
• Define, build, and maintain Python tools for calibration, logging, and CI/CD, ensuring rapid iteration and deployment.

Requirements

• Control theory & embedded systems: Strong grasp of PID control, motor drivers, CAN bus, and RTOS fundamentals. Expertise in designing control and performance for robotics applications.
• Programming/frameworks: Hands‑on experience building embedded robotics systems. Proficiency in Rust, C, or C++ for speed and direct hardware interaction.
• Hardware: Experience with embedded platforms such as NVIDIA Jetson and camera pipelines. Skilled in managing scopes, logic/CAN analyzers, and basic rework.
• Compliance: This position requires access to export‑controlled information under ITAR. Only U.S. persons are permitted to access such information.
• Must be willing to submit to a background check.

Nice‑to‑Have

Benefits

• Competitive salary + early equity
• Opportunity to build systems the Department of Defense actively needs
• New lab equipped with Jetsons, scopes, and 3‑D printers
• Direct influence on product and technology roadmap
• About the interview
• Application screen phone call (30 min)
• Virtual interview with co-founder #1 (30 min via MS Teams)
• Paid take-home ($500, ~4-8 hours)
• Review work
• Virtual interview with co-founder #2 (45 min via MS Teams)
• In-person visit to Austin/Offer