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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