Lead Autonomy Engineer (USV)

Lead Autonomy Engineer

Florida | U.S. Citizenship Required | Security Clearance Eligible

The future of autonomous systems is being built today.

We're partnering with an innovative defense technology company developing next-generation autonomous vehicles for mission-critical applications. We're looking for an Autonomous Systems Engineer to drive the integration of cutting-edge robotics, embedded systems, AI, and vehicle autonomy into real-world platforms.

This is an opportunity to work on technology that moves beyond prototypes and into operational autonomous systems.

What You'll Do

• Lead the integration and development of autonomous vehicle systems.
• Build solutions across embedded hardware, software, sensors, and vehicle controls.
• Work on navigation, perception, communications, and mission software.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams from concept through deployment.

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years of experience developing autonomous or robotic systems.
• Hands-on experience with UAV, UGV, or USV platforms (required).
• Strong hardware/software integration experience.
• Experience with autonomous navigation, vehicle controls, and embedded systems.

Required Technical Skills

Autopilots: PX4, ArduPilot, ArduRover

Protocols: MAVLink, CAN Bus, PWM, Servo Controls

Embedded Platforms: NVIDIA Jetson, Raspberry Pi, Adafruit

Bonus Skills

ROS/ROS2 * C++ * Python * Linux * Computer Vision * Sensor Fusion * AI/ML * Path Planning * SLAM

Package

• Up to $150,000 - 200,000 Base Salary
• 15% Annual Bonus
• Equity / Stock Options
• Florida-based role with 40-50% travel
  

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