Teledyne FLIR · 16 hours ago
Sr. Robotics Algorithm Engineer
Orem, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expTeledyne FLIR 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.
Defense & Space
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 FLIR
Teledyne FLIR designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes technologies that enhance perception and awareness.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ashley Tyler
Vertical Sales Specialist - Channel Partner
Brent Condie
National Channel Partner Manager
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