20h ago

Director of Engineering, Autonomy

Seattle, WA

$185k-$308k / year

full-timeleadaerospace

🛠 Tech Stack

💼 About This Role

You'll lead the autonomy stack for next-gen UAVs powering public safety solutions. Your work directly enables real-time situational awareness for over 600 agencies, saving lives through technology.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Lead technical direction and architecture of autonomy stack
  • Design and implement algorithms for perception, navigation, and controls
  • Mentor engineers through code reviews and design discussions
  • Oversee delivery of autonomy features and releases

📋 Requirements

  • 8–10+ years developing autonomy or robotics systems
  • 3–5+ years in a technical leadership role
  • Proficiency in C++ and Python for real-time production code
  • Deep technical strength in at least one autonomy domain (e.g., SLAM/VIO)

✨ Nice to Have

  • Expertise spanning multiple autonomy domains
  • Experience with ROS, PX4, or MAVSDK
  • Background in fault-tolerant or safety-critical systems

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • 🏖️ Unlimited PTO
  • 💻 Remote-friendly culture
  • 📈 Equity grants
  • 🏥 Health insurance
  • 🚀 Impactful mission
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