Motion Planning Software Engineer

Onward Robotics•Pittsburgh, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Motion Planning Software Engineer in our Robot Software Department, you will focus on the design and implementation of motion planning and path planning software for our autonomous robotics product line. As a core team member, you will work in an Agile software development environment to improve the existing motion planning software. These improvements will help to make our autonomous robotics product line more efficient and reliable in uncertain and dynamic environments.

Requirements

Modern C++ programming fluency and design patterns
Experience working with physical robots and the flow of information through its primary sub-systems
Experience with source code management systems (e.g. git) and performing detailed code reviews
Experience with Linux systems
2-3 years of work experience creating custom motion planning algorithms for autonomous mobile robots
Experience with non-linear optimization theory
Strong linear algebra and calculus knowledge
Bachelor’s Degree in Robotics, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
Ability to be flexible and adaptable in a startup environment
Good team player with great communication skills

Nice To Haves

5+ years of work experience creating custom motion planning algorithms for autonomous mobile robots
Knowledge in theoretical controls
Experience interfacing with actuators and real world hardware systems
Master’s Degree in Robotics, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Responsibilities

Participate in an Agile development environment
Design, implement, and maintain motion & path planning software of autonomous robots
Participate in requirements-driven, object-oriented software design
Implement software on real-world hardware and embedded systems

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