Forterra Inc.
About Forterra
Forterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement in the working world. Amongst some of the earliest innovators in the field of driverless technology, Forterra is focused on building systems that protect front-line soldiers and enable civilian workers in our industrial base. Forterra is the go-to provider of ground autonomy solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, which harnesses the technology for asymmetric warfare in critical conditions. About The Role Forterra is a fast-growing company at the early stages of growth. We hire talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a technology ecosystem that supports our defense and commercial partners. At Forterra, you will be a part of a team that tackle planning problems in diverse domains such as complex, unstructured off-road terrain, coordinated formation control and in semi-structured areas such as yards for a variety of robot platforms ranging in size from a side-by-side to a semi-truck. Consistent with this fast growth, members of our Behavior Generation team must be resourceful, creative, and eager to take ownership of complex technical matters. What You'll Do Develop real-time (deterministic, randomized and optimization based) path and motion planning algorithms for various vehicle types (ackermann, skid-steered, wheeled, tracked) using C++ in a Linux Environment Design and implement state machine logic for mode management. Design and implement messaging for synchronization, logging and debugging. Integrate, test and evaluate performance of software in simulation and on-vehicle. Work with cross functional teams to ensure reliable and effective vehicle behavior. Travel up to 20 percent to support on-site vehicle testing.What We're Looking For: BS, MS or PhD in Robotics, Applied Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or related field Strong background in path planning, motion planning, manipulator planning and task and high level planning. Strong programming skills in C++. Ability to consistently deliver production-quality software in a continuously integrated environment. Demonstrates clean, maintainable code and documentation practices. Experience working in teams and a willingness to proactively solve problems. What We Love to See: Prior experience in planning for unmanned ground vehicles operating outdoors. Expertise with GPU or ML tookits such as CUDA, Pytorch, TensorFlow and/or TensorRT US Salary Range $120,000—$165,000
The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full-time, high-demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterra’s overall compensation package. In addition to base salary and equity, Forterra offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including: Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents. Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents. Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December. Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year. A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption. A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend. Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires. 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%. Your recruiter will be able to share more information about our salary and benefits offering during the hiring process. Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. Forterrans are unique, talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain. All qualified applications will receive equal consideration for employment.
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Forterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement in the working world. Amongst some of the earliest innovators in the field of driverless technology, Forterra is focused on building systems that protect front-line soldiers and enable civilian workers in our industrial base. Forterra is the go-to provider of ground autonomy solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, which harnesses the technology for asymmetric warfare in critical conditions. About The Role Forterra is a fast-growing company at the early stages of growth. We hire talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a technology ecosystem that supports our defense and commercial partners. At Forterra, you will be a part of a team that tackle planning problems in diverse domains such as complex, unstructured off-road terrain, coordinated formation control and in semi-structured areas such as yards for a variety of robot platforms ranging in size from a side-by-side to a semi-truck. Consistent with this fast growth, members of our Behavior Generation team must be resourceful, creative, and eager to take ownership of complex technical matters. What You'll Do Develop real-time (deterministic, randomized and optimization based) path and motion planning algorithms for various vehicle types (ackermann, skid-steered, wheeled, tracked) using C++ in a Linux Environment Design and implement state machine logic for mode management. Design and implement messaging for synchronization, logging and debugging. Integrate, test and evaluate performance of software in simulation and on-vehicle. Work with cross functional teams to ensure reliable and effective vehicle behavior. Travel up to 20 percent to support on-site vehicle testing.What We're Looking For: BS, MS or PhD in Robotics, Applied Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or related field Strong background in path planning, motion planning, manipulator planning and task and high level planning. Strong programming skills in C++. Ability to consistently deliver production-quality software in a continuously integrated environment. Demonstrates clean, maintainable code and documentation practices. Experience working in teams and a willingness to proactively solve problems. What We Love to See: Prior experience in planning for unmanned ground vehicles operating outdoors. Expertise with GPU or ML tookits such as CUDA, Pytorch, TensorFlow and/or TensorRT US Salary Range $120,000—$165,000
The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full-time, high-demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterra’s overall compensation package. In addition to base salary and equity, Forterra offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including: Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents. Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents. Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December. Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year. A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption. A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend. Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires. 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%. Your recruiter will be able to share more information about our salary and benefits offering during the hiring process. Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. Forterrans are unique, talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain. All qualified applications will receive equal consideration for employment.
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