Brinc
Autonomy Engineer, State Estimation & Control
Seattle, WA, Remote. Posted 4 months ago
The role
You will design, implement, and optimize real-time algorithms for UAV state estimation and control. You will work with sensor fusion algorithms and fast real-time control loops to enable drone localization and stability.
What you will do
- Research and design algorithms enabling UAV state estimation and control.
- Implement and optimize real-time estimation & control algorithms on embedded processors.
- Validate estimation and control performance through simulation, log replay, hardware-in-the-loop, and real-world flight testing.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration.
- Contribute to technical strategy and define best practices.
Required qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science or a related field, or a Master's degree with a minimum of 2+ years of industry experience.
- Strong programming skills in C++ and Python.
- Experience developing software for real physical systems.
- Experience developing state estimation and/or control algorithms for physical unmanned systems.
- Solid understanding of estimation and control fundamentals (EKFs, state feedback control).
Nice to have
- Familiarity with modern sensor fusion approaches such as factor graphs
- Familiarity with robust or adaptive control
- Experience with ROS2, PX4, MAVSDK, and/or similar robotics middleware
- Familiarity with safety-critical or certifiable software practices a plus
- Background in UAV reliability, redundancy, and autonomous flight considerations.
- Experience with ROS, PX4, MAVSDK, and/or similar robotics middleware.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for employees and families
- 401K plan
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Flexible Time Off (Exempt) / Paid time off (Non-Exempt)
- Flexible work environment
- Orca pass (for those in Puget Sound)
- Free snacks, drinks and espresso (Seattle office)
About the company
BRINC is a vertically integrated U.S. drone technology company that designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft systems, autonomous drone stations, command-and-control software, and advanced autonomy for public safety.