Sr. Robotics Software Engineer
About The Position
Aurelius Systems is a VC-backed defense tech startup focused on developing autonomous, edge-deployed directed energy systems for counter-UAS (drones). We are building laser weapons to neutralize drones and are a growing team of engineers, former US military operators, and subject matter experts dedicated to advancing America's directed energy capabilities. Our goal is to create the first cost-effective, reliable, and robust laser weapon system. We operate with a philosophy of small teams achieving unreasonable output, inspired by figures like Marcus Aurelius and Henry Ford. Our operations include a San Francisco lab, a Detroit manufacturing hub, and weekly field testing at our private 400-acre range. We are seeking a Senior Robotics Software Engineer to be a key contributor to the Archimedes robotics stack, writing production code across perception, control, and autonomy. This role involves enhancing our software deployment practices and championing QA and CI/CD to ensure the reliability of our fielded software. The ideal candidate will be a senior individual contributor who not only writes code but also ensures its robustness in real-world conditions.
Requirements
- 5+ years of robotics software engineering experience with shipped systems.
- Strong hands-on development skills with a focus on writing production code for real hardware.
- Experience with ROS2 and the judgment to determine its appropriate application.
- Experience building or operating CI/CD for robotics or hardware-in-the-loop systems.
- A strong sense of ownership regarding software quality, with a proven ability to address test discipline issues in the field.
- Experience transitioning software from a development environment to successful field deployment.
- BS, MS, or PhD in CS, Robotics, EE, or equivalent, though track record is prioritized over degree.
Nice To Haves
- Real-time systems experience.
- Sensor fusion or perception background.
- Defense or safety-critical software release experience.
- Experience building test automation frameworks for robotics or hardware-in-the-loop systems.
Responsibilities
- Hands-on development across the robotics software stack, including perception, control, and autonomy.
- Championing QA practices and test coverage to integrate quality into the team's workflow.
- Developing and maintaining CI/CD infrastructure and deployment hygiene for robotics and hardware-in-the-loop systems.
- Writing and maintaining automated tests and tooling to proactively identify failures.
- Conducting code reviews to elevate the quality standards across the robotics SWE team.
- Collaborating cross-functionally with perception, controls, embedded, and EE teams.
Benefits
- Competitive salary + equity
- United Health Care medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible 18 days PTO + 5 sick days
- Travel to field test events and range days
- Covered daily lunches and office snacks + drinks
- E-bike / scooter stipend (Up to $500)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
