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1d ago

Software Engineer - Robotics & Autonomy

Nokturnal AI Clearwater, FL

Clearwater, FL

1d ago

$150k - $218k/yr Full time Ardupilot Autopilot Artificial Intelligence Automation

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Job Description

An onsite Software Engineer IV responsible for developing and deploying autonomous perception, localization, and navigation for real-world robotic platforms, collaborating with hardware, systems, and program leadership in Clearwater, Florida.

Responsibilities

Architect and deploy autonomy pipelines spanning perception, localization, and navigation for robotic platforms
Design and implement real-time perception modules, including object detection, tracking, and obstacle avoidance
Develop and optimize state estimation and navigation algorithms such as visual odometry, VIO, and SLAM
Integrate software with robotic systems, including flight controllers and autonomy stacks (PX4, ArduPilot)
Deploy and optimize algorithms on embedded hardware (NVIDIA Jetson, GPU-enabled platforms) with a focus on performance and reliability
Fuse data from multiple sensors (cameras, IMUs, GPS, and other onboard systems) to enhance robustness
Support system integration, testing, and validation in lab, ground, and field environments
Troubleshoot and resolve issues during development and deployment in collaboration with engineering and production teams

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
5–10+ years of experience in robotics, autonomy, or real-time embedded systems
Strong programming skills in C++ and/or Python
Experience deploying software onto real robotic or embedded systems
Solid understanding of robotics systems including perception, state estimation, and control integration
Experience with ROS/ROS2 and common robotics frameworks
Familiarity with computer vision and machine learning tools such as OpenCV, PyTorch, or TensorFlow
Experience supporting DoD or federal government programs
Familiarity with MAVLink, PX4, ArduPilot, or similar flight stacks
Experience with simulation environments (Gazebo, MATLAB, etc.)
Knowledge of the software development lifecycle in regulated environments
Active or able to obtain a U.S. security clearance

Technologies

C++, Python
ROS, ROS2
OpenCV, PyTorch, TensorFlow
PX4, ArduPilot
Gazebo, MATLAB
MAVLink
NVIDIA Jetson, CUDA, TensorRT

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) 5% Match
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance

Pay and Benefits

Salary range: USD 150,000 to 217,723 per year
Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees
Vacation accrual starts on day one; accrual rates as follows:
- Year 1 through Year 3: 3 weeks annually
- Year 4: 4 weeks annually
- Year 8: 5 weeks annually
- Maximum rollover: six weeks
Automatic 401(k) contribution of 5% of earned wages, no matching required
Educational assistance and professional development opportunities
Pay: USD 150,000.00 to 217,723.00 per year

Work Location

In person position based in Clearwater, Florida (onsite)

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