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TerraFirma, Inc.

Perception Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

At Starbase, the biggest barrier to launching missions to Mars was not building the rocket. It was ... Integrate multi-spectral and TOF sensors into robotic systems with real-time processing constraints

TerraFirma, Inc.

Perception Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

At Starbase, the biggest barrier to launching missions to Mars was not building the rocket. It was ... Integrate multi-spectral and TOF sensors into robotic systems with real-time processing constraints

TerraFirma, Inc

Perception Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

At Starbase, the biggest barrier to launching missions to Mars was not building the rocket. It was ... Integrate multi-spectral and TOF sensors into robotic systems with real-time processing constraints

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What is it like to work at Mars?

Mars is a global manufacturer of confectionery, food, and pet care products that operates with a culture of innovation and collaboration, prioritizing the well-being of its employees and the communities it serves.

The company's structure is divided into several business segments, including Wrigley, Mars Chocolate, Mars Petcare, and Mars Food, each with its own unique products and operations. Mars' work environment is characterized by a mix of traditional and modern facilities, with a focus on sustainability and employee safety.

Working at Mars may appeal to candidates who value a dynamic and inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and the chance to contribute to a global organization with a long history of innovation and community engagement.

Do workers at Mars Inc. get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
78% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Does Mars Inc. pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
67% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

At Mars Inc., are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
100% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Is the health insurance from Mars Inc. affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Mars Inc.?

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 54% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 31% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 8% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 8% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do workers at Mars Inc. worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
82% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do Mars Inc. workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
61% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

How easy is it for Mars Inc. workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
63% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Mars Inc.?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
78% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do Mars Inc. managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
84% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do jobs at Mars Inc. spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
9% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Mars Inc.?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
81% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Is working at Mars Inc. good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
43% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2025.

Do people at Mars Inc. feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
82% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Mars Inc. get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
69% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Mars Inc.?

Some people feel stressed out here.
67% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Mars Inc. enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
72% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2025.

Do people at Mars Inc. recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
38% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Mars Inc.?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
40% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Mars Inc.?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 71% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people think Mars Inc.’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
79% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Mars Inc. is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
38% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.
What are the most popular jobs at Mars?
What are the most popular categories at Mars?
Infographic showing various Robotic Engineer job openings at Mars in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, and 4% Part Time. Highlights an 96% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution.
Robotics Software Engineer - Motion Planning, State Estimation, & Control

Robotics Software Engineer - Motion Planning, State Estimation, & Control

TerraFirma, Inc

Austin, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

At TerraFirma, we're redefining how the world moves earth for construction. Founded by former SpaceX engineers and backed by Bain Capital Ventures, TerraFirma is automating construction to make it faster, cheaper, and safer.
Our Story & Mission
At SpaceX, we were part of the teams that built the largest rocket in human history, launched the largest constellation of satellites ever made, and delivered connectivity to millions of people worldwide. What we learned was simple: infrastructure is everything.
At Starbase, the biggest barrier to launching missions to Mars was not building the rocket. It was how slow, expensive, and complex it was to build the infrastructure around it. We lacked buildings, roads, water, power, communications, and waste management, and constructing them took far more time and resources than it should have.
From a first-principles perspective, that doesn't make sense. It shouldn't be this hard or costly to create the foundations for progress. That's when we realized something important: the same engineering mindset that enabled us to tackle space exploration and mass manufacturing could be applied to infrastructure. By bringing the principles of simplification, iteration, acceleration, and automation to construction, we can unlock a new era in how the world builds.
Accelerating infrastructure unlocks progress across every domain, creating a self-sustaining engine for tackling humanity's toughest challenges. The innovations we develop on Earth will lay the groundwork for the technologies that one day make settlement on Mars possible.
Job Overview
You will design and deploy the algorithms that enable heavy machinery to perform complex tasks with advanced automation in dynamic, unstructured environments. Your focus will span state estimation, motion and trajectory planning, and control, taking ideas from simulation through to real-world deployment on multi-ton robotic platforms. You will architect systems that fuse data from diverse sensors, optimize movement on challenging job sites, and execute with reliability under real-time constraints.
Responsibilities
  • State Estimation & Sensor Fusion - Design, implement, and deploy real‑time estimation pipelines that remain robust to sensor noise, vibration, and bias
  • Motion / Trajectory / Path Planning - Create high‑level planners and low‑level controllers that optimize for safety, efficiency, and task completion
  • Software & System Architecture - Own C++/Python codebases, and MCU firmware that realize Guidance, Navigation & Control functions on production hardware
  • Simulation & Tooling - Generate digital twins, Hardware-in-the-Loop setups, and interactive visualizations to validate algorithms before field trials
  • Field Deployment - Bring algorithms onto machines, run field experiments, diagnose issues, and iterate rapidly

Basic Qualifications
  • B.S. in Robotics, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
  • 2+ years of professional or advanced research experience delivering robotic software from first‑principles modelling through hardware deployment
  • Proven track record owning large deliverables and driving multi‑disciplinary roadmaps

Preferred Skills & Experience
  • Hands‑on deployment of Kalman filters or equivalent estimators on real‑world platforms (e.g., drones, tractors, autonomous vehicles, aircraft, rockets)
  • Deep familiarity with sensor‑fusion toolchains and libraries
  • Expertise in different motion planning frameworks
  • Strong C++17/C and Python skills on Linux
  • Background integrating and calibrating sensors such as IMUs, RTK‑GPS, wheel/arm encoders, LiDAR, and cameras

Additional Requirements
  • Must be willing to work extended hours or weekends when needed to support critical deadlines or triage urgent deployment issues
  • Comfortable with working in a fast-paced startup environment
  • Must be willing to relocate to Austin, TX if not within commuting distance

Compensation & Benefits
Base compensation will vary based on factors such as relevant experience and education. Salaries and leveling will be determined on a case-by-case basis if an offer is extended. Our total compensation package also includes equity in TerraFirma. Relocation packages are available to help cover moving costs, if applicable.

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