Robotics Engineer
Generalist
Posted on 7/19/2023
INACTIVE
AeroVect

11-50 employees

Autonomous driving systems provider for ground support equipment.
Company Overview
AeroVect stands out as a leader in the aviation industry for its deployment of autonomous driving systems for Ground Support Equipment (GSE), a technology trusted by globally recognized airlines and ground handlers. The company's competitive edge lies in its technical prowess in automation, enhancing operational efficiency and safety in airport environments. The work culture at AeroVect fosters collaboration and continuous learning, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking to contribute to and grow in a technologically advanced, industry-leading organization.
Robotics & Automation

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$9.1M

Founded

2020

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

33%

1 year growth

81%

2 year growth

300%
Locations
Toronto, ON, Canada
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Desired Skills
Python
Linux/Unix
CategoriesNew
Software Engineering
Requirements
  • Prior background (academic or industrial) in development of autonomous systems
  • Theoretical knowledge of one or more areas of autonomous driving : localization, perception, tracking & prediction, planning, control or overall system development
  • Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree candidate in Computer Science, Math, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Physics, or related field
  • Strong C++ (preferred) or Python programming and algorithmic problem solving skills
  • Working experience in a Linux based Operating System
  • Experience using the Robot Operating System (ROS) framework and tools like Rviz, rqt, tf, etc
  • Strong reasoning skills and mathematics background including linear algebra, geometry, calculus and probability to name a few
  • Solid engineering background with hands-on design and development experience
  • Experience with field testing autonomous systems
  • Highly collaborative nature and exceptional communicator
Responsibilities
  • We are looking for a Robotics Engineer to join our fast paced team who can design and implement solutions for reliable autonomous technologies used in airside logistics. The generalist engineer will be a part of the core autonomy team responsible for system requirements and validation of autonomous driving capabilities across various areas of the autonomy stack. Key responsibilities include designing, implementing, testing, and documenting robotics systems and features in C/C++ on desktop and embedded platforms
  • In this role, you will help grow our ADS software stack in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment. There's no busy work here - you will be a primary contributor in the development of next-generation structured autonomy software, characterizing solutions and feature improvements for automated cargo movement at major airports across the globe
  • This role will work closely with and report to the Autonomy Lead
Desired Qualifications
  • MS or PhD in Computer Science, Math, Robotics or a related field
  • In-Depth understanding of DDS frameworks like ROS/ROS2 or other networking middleware
  • Proven track record of system development and successful deployment of unmanned systems in existing or upcoming products
  • Mastery of Modern C++ (14 and beyond) and safety critical coding practices (MISRA and ISO 26262 compliance)
  • Proven knowledge of Linux kernel internals (process scheduler, memory management, concurrency/synchronization, memory allocation, file systems), networking, and storage subsystems architecture