Robotics Engineer, Autonomous Systems

ABOUT THE ROLE Join an engineering and R&D team building drone-based robotic systems for autonomous delivery. You will take systems from prototype through integration and field validation, helping support safe and reliable operations. WHAT YOU'LL DO - 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 with 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. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - At least 2 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 sensors such as IMUs, GPS/RTK, and LiDAR, with knowledge of sensor fusion and GPS-denied navigation. - Background in embedded systems, including microcontrollers, Raspberry Pi or Jetson, actuators, and hardware debugging. - Knowledge of robotics fundamentals such as kinematics, dynamics, control theory, and PID, plus communication protocols such as CAN, UART, or I2C. - A 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. LOCATION On-site in Indianapolis, United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.