Senior Robotics Software Engineer – Lunar Rover Localization

The role

You will own the software for determining and tracking the position of lunar rovers. You will design technical approaches, develop software based on sensor data, and test performance on prototypes and in simulation.

What you will do

• Design a technical approach that addresses the specific challenges of rover localization on the Moon
• Develop software for accurately determining the position of our rover on the lunar surface based on sensor data
• Test and evaluate localization performance on our rover prototypes at our lunar analog test site
• Test and evaluate localization performance in Gazebo-based mission simulations based on NASA lunar terrain data
• Work closely with other members of the software team to integrate localization with other parts of our autonomy system

Required qualifications

• 5+ years experience programming in Python and/or C/C++
• Experience developing software to control real robots
• Experience with non-GPS robot localization techniques (e.g. INS, EKF, factor graphs, SLAM)
• Evidence of exceptional engineering ability
• Degree in Computer Science or a related field OR demonstrated excellence at coding via significant professional experience
• Outstanding communications skills
• A desire to make humans a multi-planet species

Nice to have

• Experience with outdoor robots and/or autonomous vehicles
• Experience with robots operating in natural terrain
• Experience with LIDAR-based localization (e.g. LIDAR odometry, LIDAR SLAM)
• Experience with vision-based localization (e.g. visual odometry, VSLAM)
• Experience with terrain matching techniques for localization
• Experience programming in ROS/ROS2
• Experience with robot simulators (e.g. Gazebo, Mujuco)
• Experience developing software for aerospace applications
• Experience developing and deploying software in production

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and retirement plans
• Paid time off, holidays, and flexible policies
• Professional growth opportunities through training and development
• The chance to own high-impact work that directly shapes the future of robotics & space!
• A collaborative, mission-driven culture where craftsmanship and innovation are celebrated

Before you apply

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, you must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv)

About the company

Starpath develops and manufactures the technologies that will enable humans to live on the Moon and Mars. They are building robotic systems that locally produce water, power, and oxygen.