GNC Engineer, SLAM Focus

KEF Robotics is working on some new and very exciting projects! In order to accommodate our growing team, we are in search of a GNC engineer with a SLAM focus to help solve navigation issues in GPS-denied and uncooperative environments.

LOCATION

On Site

Pittsburgh, PA

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Permanent

Full Time

What you're responsible for

Develop state-of-the-art autonomous drones capable of flying rapidly through challenging environments
Research and implement novel guidance, navigation, and control (GNC)
Optimize algorithms for real-time computation on embedded platforms
Improve physics based simulation environments and validate autonomous behavior within simulation

What we are looking for

Empathetic and collaborative team player
Proficiency with C++ and Python
Experience with robotics state estimation and simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) algorithms
Experience programming for embedded environments
Familiarity with Linux and Linux tools
Experience developing computer vision algorithms
Familiarity with nonlinear optimization techniques

Bonus Skills

Machine learning and experience programming within a popular ML framework (TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc)
GPU programming (CUDA / OpenCL)
Field and lab testing experience
Familiarity with ROS / ROS 2 (Robot Operating System)
Unreal Engine / Unity experience
Julia programming experience
Clear, concise technical writing skills

KEF Robotics would be a great fit for you if you

Are self starter with an entrepreneurial spirit
Love a team that truly cares about what they do and how they do it
Are a tinkerer
Are a low-key badass

Why others have joined KEF

To be the best in the world at a new emerging technology
To be surrounded by the smartest, most passionate people
To work in an environment that values work/life balance and mental health

What we offer

A kickass office in Pittsburgh, PA with off-street free parking
Competitive salary & equity
Medical Benefits
401(k) offering
Flexible hours & vacation policy
Premium laptop/equipment

To apply for this role, fill out the form below.

GNC Engineer, Slam focus

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