Autonomous Systems Engineer in Frederick

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Tech Lead with deep expertise in autonomous systems algorithm development and high-performance C++ implementation to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced autonomy solutions for autonomous platforms. This role is strongly implementation-driven, requiring hands-on experience in C++ for real-time, safety-critical systems, combined with strong foundations in mathematics, estimation theory, control systems, and optimization.

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Key Responsibilities:

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• Act as the technical authority for autonomy algorithm development in C++

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• Design and implement high-performance, real-time algorithms in C++ for perception, localization, sensor fusion, and control

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• Develop Kalman Filters, SLAM, and sensor fusion algorithms

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• Optimize algorithms for real-time embedded platforms

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• Drive motion planning algorithms (A*, RRT, optimization-based)

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• Perform algorithm validation using MIL, SIL, HIL

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• Define performance KPls such as latency, accuracy, and robustness

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• Integrate algorithms into embedded and ROS-based systems

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• Mentor teams and conduct algorithm and code reviews

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