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.