Autonomy Systems Lead EngineerLocation:
New York City, NY (Onsite)
Employment Type:
Full-time
Compensation:
$125,000 $195,000 annually
Overview
An advanced engineering organization is seeking an Autonomy Systems Lead Engineer to architect and integrate a full autonomy stack, from perception through planning and control.
This role focuses on building modular, production-ready autonomous systems capable of operating reliably in real-world, constrained environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and integrate full autonomy stack (perception planning control).
- Define interfaces between sensors, compute systems, and control systems.
- Build scalable, modular autonomy architectures.
- Optimize system performance (latency, bandwidth, compute efficiency).
- Lead integration across hardware, software, and networking systems.
Required Qualifications
- Strong experience building end-to-end robotic or autonomous systems.
- Experience with frameworks such as ROS2, PX4, ArduPilot, or similar.
- Deep understanding of real-time systems and system tradeoffs.
- Experience debugging across hardware/software boundaries.
- Strong systems programming skills (C++ or Rust).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with distributed systems or onboard/offboard architectures.
- Experience with video streaming (RTP, GStreamer).
- Experience with embedded Linux and edge compute platforms.
- Experience in rapid prototyping environments.
Additional Requirements
- Must meet ITAR requirements (U.S. Citizen, Green Card holder, or eligible status).
- Onsite work required in NYC.