EVONA · 21 hours ago
Autonomy Systems Engineer
Golden, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expEVONA is seeking a talented Guidance, Navigation & Control (GN&C) Systems Engineer to develop advanced autonomous navigation and control systems for next-generation robotic vehicles. The role involves defining algorithms, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring systems meet safety and performance standards.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work with technical leads to define and document navigation, control, and decision-making algorithms for autonomous systems
Contribute to systems engineering processes including requirements development, interface definition, and verification & validation (V&V)
Participate in design reviews, trade studies, and risk assessments
Develop and maintain technical documentation such as ICDs and V&V plans
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and avionics teams to integrate and optimize autonomy software with hardware systems
Analyze data to improve performance and reliability under diverse environmental conditions
Support hardware-in-the-loop simulations and field testing
Implement process improvements to streamline robotics and software development
Ensure systems meet rigorous safety, reliability, and performance standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in Robotics, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
3+ years of experience developing autonomy or GN&C software for robotic or aerospace systems
Proficiency in C++ and Python
Familiarity with ROS (Robot Operating System)
Hands-on experience integrating software with sensors, actuators, or embedded systems
U.S. Person (citizen or permanent resident)
Preferred
Master's or Ph.D. in robotics, autonomy, or control systems
Experience with autonomous systems in space or other unstructured environments
Knowledge of GPU acceleration, FPGA integration, or real-time operating systems
Familiarity with standards such as MISRA or DO-178B
Experience with SLAM, POMDPs, or other advanced planning and decision-making frameworks
Strong communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams
Company
EVONA
We believe in the evolution of knowledge and the progression of people - it is so core to our business, it's the meaning of our name: EVO - to evolve, ONA - people.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jack Madley
Co-Founder
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