About the company
Our client is a robotics company.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Develop production control and localization systems for heavy autonomous vehicles operating in challenging industrial environments.
What you'll do
- Design and tune MPC and PID algorithms for autonomous vehicles across changing loads and terrain.
- Develop localization and state-estimation pipelines using GPS/RTK, IMUs, and other sensors.
- Analyze field tests and recorded logs to diagnose control issues.
- Integrate controls with perception, planning, and hardware systems.
- Travel to customer sites for deployment, testing, and tuning.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- 3 to 10 years of relevant robotics controls experience.
- Production deployment experience with localization, navigation, or lateral and longitudinal control on real autonomous vehicles.
- Hands-on ROS, Linux, and model predictive control experience.
- Strong Python and C++ programming, with Kalman filtering and sensor-fusion knowledge.
- A degree in robotics, mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering.
Bonus points
- Experience in autonomous mining or heavy vehicles.
- A master's degree or PhD in a controls-related discipline.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 170,000 to 220,000 per year.
- Equity: Competitive equity.
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- 401(k), FSA/HSA options, and commuter benefits.
- Annual performance-based bonus.
- Flexible time off, paid holidays, sick time, and parental leave.
Location and work model
- Five days per week onsite in San Francisco, with up to 15% travel to customer sites. Relocation support is available.
- Visa transfers and new visa sponsorship are listed as available.
Skills Required
- 3 to 10 years of relevant robotics controls experience
- Production deployment experience with localization, navigation, or lateral and longitudinal control on real autonomous vehicles
- Hands-on experience with ROS, Linux, and model predictive control
- Strong Python and C++ programming skills
- Knowledge of Kalman filtering and sensor fusion
- Degree in robotics, mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering
- Experience in autonomous mining or heavy vehicles
- Master's degree or PhD in a controls-related discipline
What We Do
Raydar is a talent acquisition and business consulting firm that connects world-class and emerging talent with growing organizations. It supports companies through team development, strategic hiring, and customized growth solutions, helping clients recruit roles such as engineers, product managers, executives, legal counsel, and quantitative traders. Raydar focuses on understanding each organization’s needs, culture, and long-term goals to build high-impact teams.
