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$125 - $150/hr

We are seeking a Robotics & Autonomy Engineer to develop, integrate, and maintain autonomy capabilities on UAV platforms built around the PX4 and ArduPilot stacks. This is a full-time role on our ...

Ascend is changing that. We built the first and only complete financial operations platform purpose ... Your Role Ascend is hiring a Solutions Engineer (Contract) to take full ownership of critical AI ...

Software Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

Ascend is changing that. We built the first and only complete financial operations platform purpose ... As an Engineer at Ascend, you'll be part of a small but growing team focused on solving complex ...

Ascend is changing that. We built the first and only complete financial operations platform purpose ... As an Engineer at Ascend, you'll be part of a small but growing team focused on solving complex ...

Your Role Ascend is hiring a Solutions Engineer (Contract) to take full ownership of critical AI agentic workflows. You'll shape how automation powers the insurance industry-improving accuracy ...

Software Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

Your Role Ascend is seeking a Software Engineer to join our team on-site in San Francisco to help expand our core product. As an Engineer at Ascend, you'll be part of a small but growing team focused ...

Your Role Ascend is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team on-site in San Francisco to help expand our core product. As an Engineer at Ascend, you'll be part of a small but growing team ...

Platform Engineer (Azure), Boulder, CO (Hybrid or Remote) The Platform Engineeris responsible ... Our Mission @ Ascend At Ascend Analytics, our mission centers on creating sustainable economic ...

Platform Engineer (Azure)

Boulder, CO · On-site

$85K - $115K/yr

Platform Engineer (Azure), Boulder, CO (Hybrid or Remote) The Platform Engineer is responsible for ... Our Mission @ Ascend At Ascend Analytics, our mission centers on creating sustainable economic ...

Ascend Intern

Meadville, PA · On-site

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

Learn from experienced engineers and industry professionals who are invested in your success ... ASCEND Internship Program is the place to start. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • ...

S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America's 2025 ... The Associate Quality Engineer will be responsible for contributing to the team that ensures our ...

Senior Systems Engineer

Leawood, KS · On-site

$101K - $139K/yr

S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America's 2025 ... The Senior Systems Engineer will be responsible for the implementation and support of the company ...

Sr Software Engineer

Burlington, MA · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America's 2025 ... Reporting directly to theSr Manager of Software Engineering,you'llwork in a dynamic, fast-growing ...

$150 - $200/hr

S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America's 2025 ... Reporting directly to theSr Manager of Software Engineering,you'llwork in a dynamic, fast-growing ...

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Robotics & Autonomy Engineer (UAV)

Chicago, IL • On-site

$125 - $150/hr

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Key responsibilities

  • Develop and modify PX4 or ArduPilot firmware to support new autonomy features and system capabilities

  • Conduct flight testing and validate autonomous behaviors in real-world conditions

  • Debug problems across the UAV stack including firmware, networking, hardware, and companion computers


Job description

We are seeking a Robotics & Autonomy Engineer to develop, integrate, and maintain autonomy capabilities on UAV platforms built around the PX4 and ArduPilot stacks. This is a full-time role on our engineering team, working across a range of client projects — so the day-to-day emphasizes hands-on integration, debugging, and real-world flight validation more than ground-up design ownership. You'll work across the full UAV stack, from embedded flight software and state estimation through mission logic and system integration, with a strong focus on reliability and practical field performance.

This position suits someone who enjoys both software development and hands-on hardware work, and who's comfortable owning problems across shifting project contexts. The ideal candidate brings solid robotics and autonomy fundamentals — estimation, controls, and coordinate frames — and is eager to grow deep expertise in the PX4 autopilot stack, including VIO, map matching, and GPS-denied navigation.

MUST HAVE PERMANENT RESIDENCE IN US Responsibilities
  • Develop and modify PX4 or ArduPilot firmware to support new autonomy features and system capabilities
  • Implement mission logic, flight behaviors, and MAVLink integrations
  • Integrate sensors, cameras, radios, and payloads into UAV platforms
  • Tune and analyze estimation and control performance (EKF/Kalman filtering, PID loops) across platforms
  • Conduct flight testing and validate autonomous behaviors in real-world conditions
  • Analyze flight logs and telemetry to diagnose and resolve issues
  • Debug problems across the UAV stack including firmware, networking, hardware, and companion computers
  • Collaborate with engineers to design robust UAV architectures and workflows
  • Document system behavior, debugging results, and design decisions
Required Qualifications
  • Strong robotics/autonomy fundamentals: coordinate frame transformations, state estimation (Kalman filtering / sensor fusion), and PID control analysis
  • Strong C++ or C programming skills
  • Experience with PX4 or ArduPilot — or demonstrated ability to ramp quickly on a complex embedded autopilot codebase
  • Experience flying and testing UAV or robotic platforms
  • Familiarity with MAVLink, flight logs, and autopilot configuration
  • Experience debugging complex software and hardware interactions
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of engineering tasks across multiple projects
  • Strong problem-solving skills and practical engineering judgment
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with ROS/ROS 2 and Nav2
  • Experience with visual-inertial odometry (VIO), map matching, or GPS-denied navigation
  • Experience building or configuring drones from components
  • Familiarity with companion computers (Linux), MAVSDK, or ROS
  • Experience integrating sensors such as LiDAR, cameras, or GPS systems
  • Experience with embedded systems or hardware debugging
  • Experience analyzing flight logs and tuning flight controllers
  • Personal robotics, UAV, or embedded systems projects
What We Value
  • Engineers who build and experiment outside of work
  • Strong ownership and accountability for outcomes
  • Practical, hands‑on problem solving
  • Clear communication and collaboration within small teams
  • Curiosity and continuous learning
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