Autonomy Engineer - Planning and Controls

Skydio
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Job Description

The 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.

How you'll make an impact:

  • Conceive, design, implement, simulate, evaluate, and fly new motion planning strategies
  • Work across the software system to define the right data and interfaces for successful motion planning
  • Develop, tune, and evaluate low level controllers
  • Work with the UX team to explore and define planning/UI boundaries for new interaction paradigms

What makes you a good fit:

  • Experience writing software that controls real hardware, e.g. grasping / manipulation of a robotic arm, self-driving cars, any kind of mobile robot
  • Configuration and free space representations
  • Modern and classical control design methods
  • Dynamic programming
  • Non-linear optimization
  • Solid software engineering foundation and a commitment to writing clean, well architected code
  • High proficiency in C++

At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation. We have created a multi-disciplinary 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.

Company Info.

Skydio

Skydio is the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight. Skydio leverages breakthrough AI to create the world’s most intelligent flying machines for use by consumer, enterprise, and government customers. Founded in 2014, Skydio is made up of leading experts in AI, robotics, cameras, and electric vehicles from top companies, research labs, and universities from around the world.

  • Industry
    Information Technology,Consumer electronics
  • No. of Employees
    245
  • Location
    Redwood City, California, USA
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