Senior Robotics Software Engineer- Localization & State Estimation

Diversified Services Network, Inc.•Pittsburgh, PA

11h•$100,000 - $113,000•Onsite

About The Position

Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Senior Robotics Software Engineer (State Estimation & Navigation) to join our team in Mossville, IL! We offer full benefits, PTO, 401k, and more! If you are a passionate robotics software engineer ready to build production-grade localization solutions for autonomous systems within an extremely reputable, stable Fortune 500 company — let’s talk! We are seeking a Senior Robotics Software Engineer to join a new addition to our localization team, fully on-site in Mossville, IL. You will focus on software development for positioning and localization — prototyping and bringing to production algorithms that enable autonomous and semi-autonomous systems to localize robustly within their environment. This includes estimating position and altitude absolutely and relative to terrain features and static or mobile equipment, implementing filters using perception-based, inertial, and GNSS inputs. You will work within a technical team led by an Architect and Program Manager, collaborating with and mentoring fellow localization team members. Work is primarily office-based with occasional time in labs or at the Proving Grounds.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant experience required; 2+ years accepted with a Master’s degree.
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science from an accredited institution required.
Internship experience may be counted toward the required years of experience.
Comparable backgrounds include Software Developer in Robotics or similar autonomous systems engineering roles
Excellence in developing production-grade C++ software.
Proven ability to discover, analyze, and resolve complex software or application problems.
Ability to analyze risks and benefits of alternative technical approaches and drive decisions to resolution.
Proficiency in C++ (expert level) and Python; strong engineering practices including debugging and profiling.
Knowledge of Inertial Measurement Technology and State Estimation.
Familiarity with the Software Development Life Cycle including interpreting product development plans and functional documentation.
Advanced technical troubleshooting skills — able to analyze code, logs, and current systems and document solving processes and tools used.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; supports team collaboration when solving complex problems.
Takes ownership of moving ideas from prototype to production; adaptable across various phases of the development lifecycle.
High attention to detail in all aspects of software design, documentation, and validation.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of Robotics or Autonomous Systems experience with deep technical domain expertise.
Proven experience implementing filtering solutions including Error State, Kalman, and Extended Kalman filters.
In-depth knowledge of Inertial-Based Navigation and/or Guidance Systems.
Experience with localization including SLAM approaches, graph optimization libraries, and overall state estimation.
Knowledge of robotics frameworks such as Robot Operating System (ROS).
Strong foundation in mathematics including 3D geometry, linear algebra, and statistical error modeling (Gauss Markov Processes).
Ability to work across coordinate system references and perform transformations between them.
Ability to survey research literature and convert papers into production implementations.
Understanding of physics-based modeling, vehicle modeling, and dynamics.
Takes initiative to independently research and prototype new approaches.
Systems thinking — able to see how individual components interact within a broader autonomous architecture.
Resilient and persistent when encountering complex, ambiguous technical challenges

Responsibilities

Research, design, and develop production-quality C++ localization algorithms and software, including design documentation, coding, product quality assurance, and validation.
Contribute to requirements generation and architecture design for the localization system.
Implement and validate state estimation filters using perception-based, inertial, and GNSS inputs to enable robust localization in autonomous systems.
Support functional safety software design and validation processes.
Collaborate with and mentor localization team members; take ownership of moving ideas from prototype through to production.
Identify and document problems, analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches, and apply structured diagnostic tools to drive resolution.