(1111692) Software Developer - Robotics (Positioning & SLAM)

Diversified Services Network, Inc.•Irving, TX

22h•$100,000 - $124,000•Onsite

About The Position

Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Robotics Localization Software Engineer to join our team in Irving, TX. This role develops production-quality software that enables machines to robustly localize within their surrounding environment, working within a technical team led by an Architect and Program Manager. The position is primarily an in-office role, onsite in Irving, TX, with occasional work in labs or at proving grounds, requiring PPE and safety glasses.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience OR Master's, or PhD in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science and 2 years of experience
Excellence in developing C++ software
Fluency in Python
Strong knowledge of Inertial Measurement Technology and State Estimation
Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives, helping to analyze the risks and benefits of alternative approaches to reach a decision on resolution
Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems
Discovers, analyzes, and resolves software or application problems, including analyzing code, logs, and current systems as part of advanced troubleshooting
Records and reports specific technical problems, along with the processes and tools used to solve them
Identifies common issues, problems, and considerations for each phase of the software development life cycle
Interprets application system designs, program specifications, product development plans, and functional documentation
Applies structured programming techniques with strong engineering practices, including debugging and profiling skills
Supports team collaboration when solving problems
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Takes ownership of moving ideas from prototype to production
Adaptable to various phases of development
Attention to detail
Takes initiative to research and prototype
Systems thinking
Resilient and persistent when encountering complex problems

Nice To Haves

5+ years of Robotics/Autonomous solutions experience illustrating deep technical domain expertise
Proven experience implementing filtering solutions, including Error State, Kalman, and Extended Kalman filters
In-depth knowledge of Inertial Measurement technology and Inertial-Based Navigation and/or Guidance Systems
Ability to survey literature for ideas and convert research papers into production implementations
Experience with localization, including Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) type approaches, utilization of graph optimization libraries, and overall state estimation
Knowledge of robotics frameworks such as Robot Operating System (ROS)
Strong foundation in mathematics and fundamentals (3D geometry, linear algebra, statistical error modeling including Gauss-Markov processes)
Ability to work in various coordinate system references and perform transformations between them
Understanding of physics-based modeling, vehicle modeling, and dynamics

Responsibilities

Develop production-quality C++ software for positioning and localization, including design, documentation, coding, product quality, and validation
Collaborate with team members to prototype and bring to production algorithms that enable autonomous and semi-autonomous systems to localize robustly within their environment
Estimate position and altitude, both absolutely and relative to terrain features and static or mobile equipment, implementing filters using perception-based, inertial, and GNSS inputs
Research and design localization algorithms and software
Contribute to requirements generation and architecture design considerations for the localization architecture
Support functional safety software design and validation processes
Collaborate with and mentor localization team members to help execute team goals
Participate in all aspects of the development process, across the various phases of the software development lifecycle