Robotics Engineer, Autonomous Systems

ABOUT THE ROLE Join an engineering and R&D team as a Robotics Engineer focused on autonomous systems. You will design, build, integrate, and test drone-based robotic systems from prototype through field validation, supporting safe and reliable delivery 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 robotics software with ROS or ROS 2 and C++ or Python, and validate systems in simulation. - Integrate flight controllers, companion computers, communication links, and telemetry with drone systems. - Build, troubleshoot, and independently validate robotic systems in the field. - Collaborate with mechanical, electronics, and software teams on prototypes and deployments. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - At least 2 years of hands-on experience building or delivering robotics, UAV, or autonomous systems. - Strong fundamentals in kinematics, dynamics, control theory, PID, and system integration. - Proficiency in C++ or Python, ROS or ROS 2, and Linux; MATLAB familiarity is useful. - Experience with PX4 or ArduPilot, MAVLink, flight controllers, motors, ESCs, and batteries. - Knowledge of IMU, GPS/RTK, LiDAR, sensor fusion, and GPS-denied navigation. - Embedded systems experience with microcontrollers, Raspberry Pi or Jetson, actuators, and hardware debugging. - Familiarity with CAN, UART, I2C, drone telemetry, simulation, flight-log analysis, and field testing. - A degree in robotics, mechatronics, electrical engineering, aerospace, computer science, or a related field. - Computer vision, machine learning, SLAM, Gazebo or Webots, CAD, or BVLOS experience is a plus. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Visa sponsorship is not available. LOCATION On-site in Indianapolis, United States.