What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Engineer, Software or Autonomy position at Palladyne AI?
Senior Engineer, Software or Autonomy
Palladyne AI Corp. is bringing to market AI/ML software products that enable robotic systems to perceive, reason, learn and act autonomously in dynamic environments. We emphasize collaboration and teamwork because the problems being solved are extremely challenging and require contributions from people with expertise in many disciplines. If you are interested in working at the forefront of robotics and AI technologies with a creative team of great people, Palladyne AI could be the place for you!
Qualifications, Skills and Competencies:
Palladyne AI is looking for a Senior Software or Autonomy Engineer with an outstanding track record for the stage of your career to work on the development of advanced applications for collaborative autonomy involving robotic systems, with an emphasis on unmanned vehicles. Candidates must have the following skills, experience and qualifications:
- M.S. and/or Ph.D. degree in computer science, computer science engineering or other applicable fields (e.g., Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Physics)
- 5 years of robotics software development or autonomous robotics work experience
- Strong skills programming in C , Python
- Expertise in at least two of the following: advanced controls for robotics, guidance and navigation, computer vision, multi-modal sensor fusion and tracking, multi-task robot planning and scene reasoning in unstructured environments, reinforcement learning or multi-robot systems planning
- Software experience with embedded systems on unmanned vehicles is preferred
- Experience leading a small team is preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to think creatively and analytically and to problem-solve
- Desire and ability to work well in a team environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Flexibility and adaptability–a willingness to take on new or different responsibilities as needed
- Willingness to receive and respond positively to feedback
You must be passionate about using your skills and experience to effectively collaborate with colleagues with a diverse set of engineering backgrounds to rapidly develop and bring to market powerful AI/ML software for autonomous robotic solutions.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Develop innovative AI&ML algorithms for perception, reasoning and decision-making for robotic platforms (preferably aerial robotic systems, commonly known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or drones, but experience in working with ground, underwater, underground and industrial robotics platforms is acceptable to be embedded in the edge hardware solutions
- Define software systems architecture for robotics/automation/autonomy edge hardware solutions
- Develop software codebase, program firmware of various levels for the hardware solutions
- Define database structures, data management processes, identify data types for collection, and set up data analysis software
- Write tests to validate system performance and compliance
- Support the edge hardware development team with troubleshooting sensors, actuators, and subsystems in pre-production phase
- Collaborate with Edge Hardware and Software teams in an agile development environment
- Provide reports and documentation as required for intellectual property filing and proposals preparation
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
- This position is located in Salt Lake City, UT and is not a remote position
- Work is generally performed Monday through Friday, with the ability to work overtime and weekends as needed
- Safety awareness is essential at all times while in the work area
- Must be able to stand and sit for extended times
Other:
Proof of right to lawfully work in the United States required.
This position requires access to export controlled technical data. Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technical data prior to beginning work. Business demands may require Palladyne AI to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.
Palladyne AI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits and Perks
We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits package, 401(k) match, PTO, equity and more.
