Senior Robotics Software Engineer (Autonomy) at VTI Aerospace

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As a Senior Robotics Software Engineer (Autonomy), you will develop and deploy onboard autonomy capabilities that power our FlightStack system. Working on edge compute systems in non-network-connected environments, you will design and implement robotic functions that enable reliable perception, localization, path planning, and contextual understanding in real-world conditions. You will work closely with machine learning engineers and autonomy engineers to integrate perception models, sensor data, and control logic into robust robotics systems that operate reliably on embedded platforms. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building real-world robotic systems that operate under real-world constraints, and wants to have a direct impact on the performance and reliability of autonomous aviation systems. LOCATION Work arrangement: On-site Primary location: Seattle, WA or Bozeman, MT About VTI Aerospace VTI Aerospace builds AI-powered perception and pilot assist technologies to unlock the future of aviation. With offices in Bozeman, MT and Seattle, WA, we are a team of engineers and technologists from Boeing, Airbus, Aurora, and beyond. We are passionate about pushing the boundaries of autonomy and aviation safety. Our company is dedicated to advancing the field of aviation with cutting-edge solutions What You'll Do Design and develop robotics software for onboard autonomy using ROS2, Python, and C++ Build and maintain systems supporting perception, localization, mapping, and path planning Integrate machine learning perception models into real-time robotics pipelines Develop software that fuses data from EO cameras, LiDAR, GPS, INS, and IMU sensors Design and implement contextual reasoning and autonomy behaviors for real-world operations Optimize robotics systems for edge compute environments and constrained hardware platforms Implement and improve algorithms for localization, state estimation, and environmental awareness Collaborate with ML engineers to integrate perception capabilities into production autonomy systems Work with autonomy engineers to design robust and modular robotics system architecture Test, debug, and improve robotic systems in real-world flight environments What We're Looking For 5+ years of experience developing robotics or autonomous systems software Strong programming experience in C++ and Python Experience developing robotics systems using ROS2 or similar robotics middleware Experience building real-time or near real-time robotic software systems Experience integrating and processing sensor data such as cameras, LiDAR, GPS, and IMU Experience designing or implementing perception, localization, or path planning systems Strong debugging and system integration skills for complex robotics systems Ability to work closely with machine learning and autonomy engineers to deploy models into real-world systems Experience optimizing software for edge or embedded compute environments Bonus Points Experience with SLAM, mapping, or state estimation systems Experience with sensor fusion across multiple sensing modalities Experience working with autonomous vehicles, UAVs, or robotics platforms Experience deploying machine learning inference on embedded or edge compute systems Experience optimizing robotics systems for constrained hardware environments Experience with real-world robotics testing and deployment Why You'll Love Working Here Opportunity to work on meaningful problems in aviation and deliver products to industry at a rapid pace Small team with significant impact on company direction Collaborative and innovative environment Competitive compensation and benefits Opportunities for growth and leadership VTI offers a fast-paced and dynamic work environment that focuses on technical excellence and collaboration. Additionally, we foster a culture of work-life balance to prevent burn-out. Compensation packages are comprised of salary and incentive stock options. Salaries may range from $80,000 to $175,000 per year depending on role and individuals experience. VTI additionally offers 401K with a 4% match, an unlimited PTO policy, and health care reimbursement up to the IRS allowable limit through QSEHRA. VTI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing background, and reference checks. At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or consider candidates who require visa transfers. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. APPLY TODAY! Didn't find the position you're looking for? Send us your resume! OPEN SUBMISSIONS Learn More About VTI Aerospace ABOUT US

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You will work closely with machine learning engineers and autonomy engineers to integrate perception models, sensor data, and control logic into robust robotics systems that operate reliably on embedded platforms.
Work arrangement: On-site
Primary location: Seattle, WA or Bozeman, MT
Design and develop robotics software for onboard autonomy using ROS2, Python, and C++
Build and maintain systems supporting perception, localization, mapping, and path planning
Integrate machine learning perception models into real-time robotics pipelines
Develop software that fuses data from EO cameras, LiDAR, GPS, INS, and IMU sensors
Design and implement contextual reasoning and autonomy behaviors for real-world operations
Optimize robotics systems for edge compute environments and constrained hardware platforms
Implement and improve algorithms for localization, state estimation, and environmental awareness
Collaborate with ML engineers to integrate perception capabilities into production autonomy systems
Work with autonomy engineers to design robust and modular robotics system architecture
Test, debug, and improve robotic systems in real-world flight environments
5+ years of experience developing robotics or autonomous systems software
Strong programming experience in C++ and Python
Experience developing robotics systems using ROS2 or similar robotics middleware
Experience building real-time or near real-time robotic software systems
Experience integrating and processing sensor data such as cameras, LiDAR, GPS, and IMU

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Experience with SLAM, mapping, or state estimation systems
Experience with sensor fusion across multiple sensing modalities
Experience working with autonomous vehicles, UAVs, or robotics platforms
Experience deploying machine learning inference on embedded or edge compute systems
Experience optimizing robotics systems for constrained hardware environments
Experience with real-world robotics testing and deployment

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