Engineering · Full-time · Arvada, United States
Are you passionate about shaping the future of humanity's presence in space? Lunar Outpost, a trailblazer in space robotics, invites you to join our team! Lunar Outpost is dedicated to creating a sustainable presence in space, while also driving positive impacts here on Earth. We are seeking a talented, experienced Localization + Perception SW Responsible Engineer to define the future of lunar surface mobility in a fast-paced startup environment.
As a Localization + Perception SW Responsible Engineer, you will spearhead the design and implementation of sophisticated localization, state estimation, sensor fusion, perception, and mapping systems. These systems are crucial for our lunar rovers' ability to navigate and understand the lunar terrain autonomously, identifying obstacles and optimizing path planning. Your role is central to our mission, enabling the rovers to perform complex exploration tasks with unprecedented accuracy and reliability. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, you'll lead the effort to turn conceptual designs into operational systems, contributing to our goal of establishing a sustainable presence in space.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, or a closely related field, with a focus on localization, perception, mapping, or sensor fusion
Prior experience with space robotics or autonomous systems designed for space or other unstructured environments
Prior experience developing algorithms for resource constrained systems
Published research or contributions to open-source projects in areas relevant to localization, sensor fusion, or autonomous navigation
Proven leadership abilities and experience managing technical teams or projects, with the capability to drive projects from concept to completion
Lunar Outpost is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against protected characteristics (gender, age, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, veteran status.) We want all employees (including executives and HR) to treat others with respect and professionalism.