KEF Robotics is working on some new and very exciting projects! In order to accommodate our growing team, we are in search of a GNC engineer with a SLAM focus to help solve navigation issues in GPS-denied and uncooperative environments. Some travel is required.
What you're responsible for
Develop state-of-the-art autonomous drones capable of flying rapidly through challenging environments
Research and implement novel guidance, navigation, and control (GNC)
Optimize algorithms for real-time computation on embedded platforms
Improve physics based simulation environments and validate autonomous behavior within simulation
What we are looking for
Empathetic and collaborative team player
Proficiency with C++ and Python
Experience with robotics state estimation and simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) algorithms
Experience programming for embedded environments
Familiarity with Linux and Linux tools
Experience developing computer vision algorithms
Familiarity with nonlinear optimization techniques
Bonus Skills
Machine learning and experience programming within a popular ML framework (TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc)
GPU programming (CUDA / OpenCL)
Field and lab testing experience
Familiarity with ROS / ROS 2 (Robot Operating System)
Unreal Engine / Unity experience
Julia programming experience
Clear, concise technical writing skills
KEF Robotics would be a great fit for you if you
Are self starter with an entrepreneurial spirit
Love a team that truly cares about what they do and how they do it
Are a tinkerer
Are a low-key badass
Why others have joined KEF
To be the best in the world at a new emerging technology
To be surrounded by the smartest, most passionate people
To work in an environment that values work/life balance and mental health