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Nextpower

Autonomy Engineer

Folsom, CA · On-site

We are seeking a Autonomy Engineer to help accelerate the next phase of that growth. This role focuses on advancing real-world autonomy performance across the navigation stack and enabling robots to ...

Lunar Outpost

Autonomy Engineer

Arvada, CO

As an Autonomy Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the development ofcutting-edgeautonomous navigation and control systems for our lunar rovers and orbital assets. Working at the ...

Archer

Autonomy Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$170K - $215K/yr

Lead engineering teams in Agile environments, providing oversight on trajectory generation and control implementation while mentoring engineers in best practices for autonomy and robotics. What You ...

Archer

Autonomy Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$170K - $215K/yr

Lead engineering teams in Agile environments, providing oversight on trajectory generation and control implementation while mentoring engineers in best practices for autonomy and robotics. What You ...

Nextracker

Autonomy Engineer

Folsom, CA

We are seeking a Autonomy Engineer to help accelerate the next phase of that growth. This role focuses on advancing real-world autonomy performance across the navigation stack and enabling robots to ...

Nextracker

Autonomy Engineer

Fremont, CA

We are seeking a Autonomy Engineer to help accelerate the next phase of that growth. This role focuses on advancing real-world autonomy performance across the navigation stack and enabling robots to ...

JT4, LLC

Autonomy - Engineer

Edwards, CA · On-site

$110K - $185K/yr

As an Autonomy Engineer, you will contribute directly to the Developmental Integration & Evaluation, and deployment of 6th Generation aircraft. Develop test plans and procedures for the integration ...

Archer

Autonomy Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$170K - $215K/yr

Lead engineering teams in Agile environments, providing oversight on trajectory generation and control implementation while mentoring engineers in best practices for autonomy and robotics. What You ...

JT4 LLC

Autonomy - Engineer

Edwards, CA

$110K - $185K/yr

As an Autonomy Engineer, you will contribute directly to the Developmental Integration & Evaluation, and deployment of 6th Generation aircraft. Develop test plans and procedures for the integration ...

BOOZ, ALLEN & HAMILTON, INC.

Autonomy Engineer

Lorton, VA · On-site

$99K - $225K/yr

Autonomy Engineer Key Role: C ond uct the research, development, integration, deployment, and evaluation of robotic and unmanned systems across multiple operational domains and DoD warfighter mission ...

ICONSTAFF

Autonomy Engineer

Cambridge, MA

$150K - $200K/yr

About the Role As an Autonomy Engineer - Motion Planning & Controls, you will design, build, and validate motion planning and control systems for autonomous vehicles. You'll collaborate with cross ...

Trusted Space, LLC

Autonomy Engineer

Chantilly, VA · Hybrid

$140K - $190K/yr

Autonomy Engineer Requisition ID: TA195 Location(s): Hybrid; Greater Denver Metro Area, CO: Northern, VA Application Deadline: May 31, 2026 Who We Are Trusted Space builds solutions both on the ...

KBR, Inc.

$119.40K - $157.30K/yr

Autonomy Engineer/Autonomy Integration Lead Job Summary: Position Summary The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/WLK) is seeking a highly skilled Autonomy Engineer to support planning ...

Lunar Outpost

Autonomy Engineer

Arvada, CO · On-site

As an Autonomy Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the development ofcutting-edgeautonomous navigation and control systems for our lunar rovers and orbital assets. Working at the ...

Lunar Outpost, Inc.

Autonomy Engineer

Arvada, CO · On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

As an Autonomy Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the development of cutting-edge autonomous navigation and control systems for our lunar rovers and orbital assets. Working at the ...

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How much do autonomy engineer jobs pay per year?

As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for autonomy engineer in the United States is $117,999.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $106,000.00 and $119,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an Autonomy Engineer do?

An Autonomy Engineer develops and integrates algorithms, sensors, and software to enable autonomous systems such as self-driving cars, drones, or robotics. They work with machine learning, computer vision, control systems, and sensor fusion to enhance navigation, perception, and decision-making capabilities. Their role involves testing and optimizing autonomous behaviors in simulations and real-world environments to ensure safety and efficiency.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Autonomy Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Autonomy Engineer, you need expertise in robotics, control systems, sensor integration, and software development—often supported by a degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field. Familiarity with programming languages like C++ or Python, simulation environments such as ROS (Robot Operating System), and potentially certifications in robotics or AI are highly valuable. Strong problem-solving abilities, collaborative teamwork, and effective communication skills distinguish top candidates in this field. These skills and qualities are essential for designing, implementing, and refining autonomous systems that operate reliably and safely in real-world environments.

What are the typical projects and daily responsibilities of an Autonomy Engineer?

Autonomy Engineers typically work on projects involving the development, testing, and optimization of autonomous systems such as vehicles, drones, or robots. Daily responsibilities may include designing algorithms for sensor fusion or navigation, writing and reviewing code, integrating hardware with software, and running simulations or field tests. Collaboration is frequent, as you'll coordinate closely with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers, as well as project managers. The work is hands-on and fast-paced, offering opportunities to see your contributions directly impact the performance and reliability of cutting-edge autonomous technology.
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Autonomy Engineer

Nextpower

Folsom, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Job Description:
About Nextpower
Nextpower is a global leader in intelligent solar tracker and software solutions, optimizing solar power plant performance worldwide.
Within Nextpower, the Robotics and Autonomy team is building and deploying robotic systems that operate at scale in real solar environments. These systems combine perception, planning, control, embedded compute, and cloud infrastructure to increase inspection capacity, improve safety, and enable scalable operations.
We are seeking a Autonomy Engineer to help accelerate the next phase of that growth. This role focuses on advancing real-world autonomy performance across the navigation stack and enabling robots to operate more independently, more efficiently, and at greater scale.
This is a systems-level role spanning perception, planning, and control. You will work directly on robots, in the field and in test environments, to ensure the system performs reliably under real-world conditions.
Role Overview
We are scaling both the capability and deployment of our robotic systems. As autonomy improves, the system must support more robots per operator, operate with higher levels of autonomy across diverse environments, and maintain consistent performance as complexity increases.
This role is focused on building and improving a tightly integrated autonomy stack that works end-to-end on the robot. You will operate within constrained embedded systems where compute, bandwidth, and power are limited, requiring thoughtful tradeoffs in model selection, algorithm design, and system architecture. You will design and implement perception, planning, and control systems, validate them on real hardware, and continuously improve performance through testing, simulation, and data-driven iteration.
You are expected to own system behavior, not just individual algorithms. This means understanding how the full stack behaves in real environments, identifying gaps, and driving improvements that make the system more capable, reliable, and scalable.
Core areas of responsibility include:
  • Developing and improving autonomy capabilities across perception, planning, and control
  • Getting systems working on real robots, not just in simulation
  • Debugging and resolving issues observed in real-world operation
  • Building and using simulation, log replay, and data pipelines to accelerate iteration
  • Collaborating across hardware, integration, and test teams to ensure system-level performance

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in robotics, autonomy, or related fields, with demonstrated experience developing software for robotic or autonomous systems in real-world environments (not just simulation)
  • Strong proficiency in at least one of the following: C, C++, Python, or Rust
  • Strong experience with Linux command-line environments, Git, and Docker
  • Strong experience with ROS2-based systems
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex system behavior
  • Strong hands-on experience working with physical robotic systems
  • Coachable and able to operate effectively within a fast-moving, collaborative team

Preferred Qualifications
  • Developing and deploying perception systems such as:
    • Terrain classification
    • Object detection, recognition, and tracking
    • Semantic understanding of environments
    • Model training, evaluation, deployment, and inference optimization on constrained embedded systems (e.g., CUDA, TensorRT, ONNX Runtime)
  • Designing and implementing robot control and planning systems, including:
    • Low-level path control (e.g., Model Predictive Control (MPC))
    • Path planning algorithms such as A*, Dijkstra's algorithm, or similar
    • Multi-robot planning or coordination
  • Building sensor fusion, filtering, localization, and/or state estimation algorithms, such as:
    • Kalman Filters, Extended Kalman Filters (EKF)
    • Graph-based optimization methods
    • Characterizing sensor and motion noise
  • Working with simulation tools such as Gazebo or similar
  • Using log replay, data pipelines, and performance visualization to debug and improve systems
  • Applying CI/CD, release processes, and test-driven development in robotics systems
  • Debugging networking, remote systems, or communication stacks in deployed environments
  • Operating and deploying systems in outdoor, field robotics environments, including working under compute, bandwidth, and latency constraints

Join Us
At Nextpower, we are building robotic systems that operate at scale in real environments.
As a Senior Autonomy Engineer, you will play a critical role in advancing autonomy capabilities and enabling the next stage of system growth. This is an opportunity to work on real robots, solve real problems, and help scale a system that is already delivering value in the field.
Nextracker offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K) participation including company matching, company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off, generous discretionary company bonuses, life and disability protection and more. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. All plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents. For more information on Nextracker's benefits please view our company website at www.nextracker.com
Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The annual salary range for this position is 160K to 190K.
At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we're building the foundation for the world's next generation of clean energy infrastructure.
Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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