Knightwerx
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Base pay range $140,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr
Knightwerx is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Robotics/Autonomy Engineer to lead the development and integration of autonomous behaviors, perception systems, and mission planning software for a small, unmanned electric aircraft. We operate in a fast-paced development environment that balances innovation and ingenuity with practicality and reliability. You’ll collaborate with flight-software, aeromechanical, and avionics teams to deliver robust autonomy for GPS-denied, contested, and complex environments from prototype through production.
Work Experience Bachelor's or higher degree in relevant engineering discipline 7+ years of related industry experience Proven experience in developing application software for command, control and monitoring of remote systems Proven track record of delivering complex software products as an individual contributor Experience with UAVs or other autonomous systems Experience with UAV autopilot systems (e.g., PX4, ArduPilot) Experience with international interoperability standards like STANAG 4586 Strong knowledge of MAVLink, RTPS and other UAV communication protocols. Experience with uORB, FastDDS, or similar frameworks for real-time communications in UAV systems Familiarity with mission planning, geospatial systems, and mapping software.
Attributes Ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams and contributing to collective goals Demonstrates a positive attitude towards feedback, actively seeking input from others to improve User Experience (UX) Innovative, hands-on, and practical Multi-disciplined, problem solver, driven by engineering analysis Goal driven, learns from mistakes, and closes the loop on the design process
Primary Duties Develop autonomous navigation, mission planning, and decision-making for a UAS Integrate perception sources (EO/IR, lidar, radar) and GPS-denied localization/SLAM into the autonomy stack Optimize behaviors for contested environments: obstacle avoidance, target tracking, dynamic retasking/fail-safes Interface autonomy with the flight stack (guidance, modes, set-points, constraints) Build and maintain simulation/SITL/HIL environments and validate before flight Support field testing: sensor calibration, autonomous mission execution, post-mission telemetry/data analysis
Tasks Implement autonomy software to develop and maintain features for mission planning, autopilot management, and vehicle control Select and integrate autonomy compute/payloads Create intuitive and responsive user interfaces (UI) for controlling and monitoring UAVs Implement and test new features based on user feedback and technological advancements Ensure the software is scalable, maintainable, and efficient Participate in the documentation of software design, code, and test procedures
Skills Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices in software development Strong in path planning and sensor fusion Familiarity with geospatial/mapping and mission-planning concepts Experience with simulation/tooling and data logging/analysis Embedded/edge deployment on Jetson or similar; performance profiling/optimization Experience with version control systems (Git) and build tools (CMake) Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, and/or Rust Familiarity with Qt, React, or similar frameworks for GUI development Strong understanding of real-time communication protocols and back-end integration Nice to have: STANAG 4586/interop awareness
Requirements Must have US citizenship On-site, collaborative work environment
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Defense & Space
Benefits Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
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Base pay range $140,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr
Knightwerx is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Robotics/Autonomy Engineer to lead the development and integration of autonomous behaviors, perception systems, and mission planning software for a small, unmanned electric aircraft. We operate in a fast-paced development environment that balances innovation and ingenuity with practicality and reliability. You’ll collaborate with flight-software, aeromechanical, and avionics teams to deliver robust autonomy for GPS-denied, contested, and complex environments from prototype through production.
Work Experience Bachelor's or higher degree in relevant engineering discipline 7+ years of related industry experience Proven experience in developing application software for command, control and monitoring of remote systems Proven track record of delivering complex software products as an individual contributor Experience with UAVs or other autonomous systems Experience with UAV autopilot systems (e.g., PX4, ArduPilot) Experience with international interoperability standards like STANAG 4586 Strong knowledge of MAVLink, RTPS and other UAV communication protocols. Experience with uORB, FastDDS, or similar frameworks for real-time communications in UAV systems Familiarity with mission planning, geospatial systems, and mapping software.
Attributes Ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams and contributing to collective goals Demonstrates a positive attitude towards feedback, actively seeking input from others to improve User Experience (UX) Innovative, hands-on, and practical Multi-disciplined, problem solver, driven by engineering analysis Goal driven, learns from mistakes, and closes the loop on the design process
Primary Duties Develop autonomous navigation, mission planning, and decision-making for a UAS Integrate perception sources (EO/IR, lidar, radar) and GPS-denied localization/SLAM into the autonomy stack Optimize behaviors for contested environments: obstacle avoidance, target tracking, dynamic retasking/fail-safes Interface autonomy with the flight stack (guidance, modes, set-points, constraints) Build and maintain simulation/SITL/HIL environments and validate before flight Support field testing: sensor calibration, autonomous mission execution, post-mission telemetry/data analysis
Tasks Implement autonomy software to develop and maintain features for mission planning, autopilot management, and vehicle control Select and integrate autonomy compute/payloads Create intuitive and responsive user interfaces (UI) for controlling and monitoring UAVs Implement and test new features based on user feedback and technological advancements Ensure the software is scalable, maintainable, and efficient Participate in the documentation of software design, code, and test procedures
Skills Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices in software development Strong in path planning and sensor fusion Familiarity with geospatial/mapping and mission-planning concepts Experience with simulation/tooling and data logging/analysis Embedded/edge deployment on Jetson or similar; performance profiling/optimization Experience with version control systems (Git) and build tools (CMake) Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, and/or Rust Familiarity with Qt, React, or similar frameworks for GUI development Strong understanding of real-time communication protocols and back-end integration Nice to have: STANAG 4586/interop awareness
Requirements Must have US citizenship On-site, collaborative work environment
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Defense & Space
Benefits Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
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