Autonomy Test & Integration Engineer

North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA. Posted a month ago

The role

This person will take perception systems from the bench to the open ocean and build the test infrastructure. They will perform field tests on water and build onshore replay and hardware-in-the-loop setups.

What you will do

Run perception field tests.
Set up and calibrate perception sensor rigs.
Run sensor tests on surrogate vessels.
Bring software changes onto real vehicle hardware and troubleshoot.
Operate and extend hardware-in-the-loop and data-replay infrastructure.
Track and maintain perception system reliability.
Test and sign off on software changes.
Carry capability to missions for customer and U.S. defense missions.
Design autonomy test scenarios and run them with the test and operations team.

Required qualifications

Professional experience in robotics, autonomy, or perception software, including hands-on hardware-in-the-loop or data-replay work.
Field deployment experience, including sensor testing on boats or a comparable surrogate vehicle.
Experience testing software on real hardware, from code review through deployment.
Strong C/C++ for real-time or embedded systems.
Working Python.
Comfort administering Linux systems.
Applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by ITAR (22 CFR 120.62).

Nice to have

Familiarity with autonomy algorithm concepts
ARPA radar tracking experience
Boating or sea-trials background
Ground-truth system experience
Basic electrical troubleshooting
DO-178C familiarity

Benefits

Competitive compensation including a robust equity incentive plan.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance - 100% premium coverage.
401(k) with company matching.
Generous flexible time off.
Paid parental leave.
Company-wide holiday breaks.
Relocation packages available.
Daily, free catered lunches.
Learning & professional development opportunities.

Before you apply

Applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by ITAR (22 CFR 120.62).

About the company

REGENT is creating the Seaglider, a wing-in-ground-effect craft for regional transportation between coastal cities. They are scaling from a prototype to full production.