Autonomy Engineer - Planning and Controls

ph3Autonomy Engineer – Planning and Controls /h3 pSkydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best‑in‑class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors to first responders, soldiers in battlefield scenarios, and beyond. /p h3About the role /h3 pThe planning algorithms running onboard the vehicle define its behavior, giving our drones their character. You will contribute to the development and implementation of the core motion planning software, touching everything from the low‑level stabilization and control to high‑level, task‑specific frameworks. /p h3How you'll make an impact /h3 ul liConceive, design, implement, simulate, evaluate, and fly new motion planning strategies /li liWork across the software system to define the right data and interfaces for successful motion planning /li liDevelop, tune, and evaluate low‑level controllers /li liWork with the UX team to explore and define planning/UI boundaries for new interaction paradigms /li /ul h3What makes you a good fit /h3 ul liExperience writing software that controls real hardware, e.g. grasping / manipulation of a robotic arm, self‑driving cars, any kind of mobile robot /li liConfiguration and free space representations /li liModern and classical control design methods /li liDynamic programming /li liSolid software engineering foundation and a commitment to writing clean, well‑architected code /li liHigh proficiency in C++ /li /ul p#LI-SM1 /p pAt Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation. We have created a multidisciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems. We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture. /p h3Equal Employment Opportunity /h3 pQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local anti‑discrimination laws. /p pFor positions located in the United States of America, Skydio, Inc. uses E‑Verify to confirm employment eligibility. To learn more about E‑Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr