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We are seeking a hands-on Senior Robotics Engineer to join our team building TerraClear’s next-generation autonomous mapping systems, including the first autonomous ground-based mapper on the market. This is a hybrid role based in Issaquah, WA.

In this role, you will:

• Work with the robotics team to architect, design and implement novel robotics systems for controlling ground-based rovers in farm fields
• Collaborate with the product team to clarify requirements
• Select sensing and other hardware components and technologies to enable rapid prototyping
• Serve as a SME on current state of the art for the full stack of robotics technologies
• Directly contribute in a hands-on manner to solving major technical challenges
• Contribute to a research roadmap in alignment with the TerraClear product roadmap
• Develop test plans for component and system level testing and validation
• Build and test prototype systems in the field
• Play a pivotal role in growing the robotics team

What we’re looking for:

Required:

• 5+ years’ experience developing and commercializing full-stack robotics systems
• MS or PhD in CS, EE, ME or a related field or equivalent experience
• Strong C++, Python skills & expertise in ROS or similar robotics software framework
• Deep and current knowledge of high level controls, including motion planning, localization, navigation and sensor fusion
• Working knowledge of low level controls, including trajectory control and state estimation techniques for perception and feedback control
• Experience integrating a wide range of sensing hardware, including LIDAR, cameras, other range-finding sensors, inertial navigation, GPS/GNSS sensors
• Experience working in a Linux-based environment including modern software engineering practices, experience with git and pull reviews
• Strong communication skills, including active listening, that can convey complex technical topics to teammates in plain English

Bonus experience or qualifications:

• Field robotics experience with developing new AGVs, UAVs, USVs, or UUVs
• Knowledge of communication protocols including CANBUS, TCP/UDP and wireless communication
• Knowledge of Rust
• Experience working with embedded systems, real time applications, and PLCs
• Simulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing experience
• Experience with hydraulic and electrical actuators and systems
• Controls knowledge including linear and nonlinear control systems design

Compensation Range = $150-200k