Teledyne Judson Technologies · 9 hours ago
Sr. Robotics Algorithm Engineer
US - Orem, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expTeledyne Judson Technologies is a fast-growing, mission-driven company developing advanced military Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) systems for the U.S. Department of Defense. They are seeking a Senior Robotics Algorithm Engineer to design, implement, and deploy high-performance estimation, control, and perception algorithms on operational UAV platforms, with responsibilities including algorithm design, performance analysis, and collaboration with flight test engineers.
ElectronicsManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, implement, test, and refine estimation, control, and guidance algorithms for autonomous aerial systems
Analyze algorithm performance using real flight data, simulation, and data visualization tools
Diagnose and resolve algorithmic issues through root-cause analysis of experimental and fielded drone systems
Fuse and process data from multiple sensors, including cameras, IMUs, GPS, magnetometers, laser range finders, and barometers
Develop production-quality software in C++, C, and Python on Linux-based embedded platforms
Identify edge cases and failure modes in autonomy algorithms and improve robustness across diverse environments
Collaborate with flight test engineers and system developers to validate algorithms through simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and live flight tests
Contribute to embedded software development beyond core algorithms, including sensor drivers, timing, and synchronization (C/C++)
Work with and extend PX4-based flight control systems
Support integration and testing of new sensors and payloads
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required (in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field) with 8+ years of experience working on complex robotic, autonomous, or aerospace systems preferred; Master's Degree or PhD with 2-4 years of relevant experience may be considered as well
3+ years of hands-on experience developing robotics algorithms such as Kalman filtering, factor graph optimization, guidance and control (PID, LQR, frequency-domain analysis), visual tracking, perception, and/or vision-based deep learning
Strong software engineering skills in C++, Python, and C, with experience on embedded Linux systems
Solid understanding of feedback control systems and practical gain tuning
Experience modeling, integrating, and interpreting data from sensors including IMUs, cameras, magnetometers, GPS, laser range finders, and barometers
Willingness and ability to travel to flight test sites as needed using a company vehicle (valid driver's license and clean driving record required)
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, refugee, or otherwise eligible to obtain the required U.S. export control authorization from the Departments of State or Commerce
Company
Teledyne Judson Technologies
Teledyne Judson Technologies is a designer and manufacturer of high performance infrared detectors and accessory products
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2008-02-04Acquired
2000-03-01Private Equity
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