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VTI Aerospace builds AI-powered perception and pilot assist technologies to unlock the future of aviation. With offices in Bozeman, MT and Seattle, WA, we are a team of engineers and technologists from Boeing, Airbus, Aurora, and beyond. We are passionate about pushing the boundaries of autonomy and aviation safety. Our company is dedicated to advancing the field of aviation with cutting-edge solutions

The Role

As a Senior Robotics Software Engineer (Autonomy), you will develop and deploy onboard autonomy capabilities that power our FlightStack system. Working on edge compute systems in non-network-connected environments, you will design and implement robotic functions that enable reliable perception, localization, path planning, and contextual understanding in real-world conditions.

You will work closely with machine learning engineers and autonomy engineers to integrate perception models, sensor data, and control logic into robust robotics systems that operate reliably on embedded platforms.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building real-world robotic systems that operate under real-world constraints, and wants to have a direct impact on the performance and reliability of autonomous aviation systems.

What You'll Do

Design and develop robotics software for onboard autonomy using ROS2, Python, and C++
Build and maintain systems supporting perception, localization, mapping, and path planning
Integrate machine learning perception models into real-time robotics pipelines
Develop software that fuses data from EO cameras, LiDAR, GPS, INS, and IMU sensors
Design and implement contextual reasoning and autonomy behaviors for real-world operations
Optimize robotics systems for edge compute environments and constrained hardware platforms
Implement and improve algorithms for localization, state estimation, and environmental awareness
Collaborate with ML engineers to integrate perception capabilities into production autonomy systems
Work with autonomy engineers to design robust and modular robotics system architecture
Test, debug, and improve robotic systems in real-world flight environments

What We're Looking For

5+ years of experience developing robotics or autonomous systems software
Strong programming experience in C++ and Python
Experience developing robotics systems using ROS2 or similar robotics middleware
Experience building real-time or near real-time robotic software systems
Experience integrating and processing sensor data such as cameras, LiDAR, GPS, and IMU
Experience designing or implementing perception, localization, or path planning systems
Strong debugging and system integration skills for complex robotics systems
Ability to work closely with machine learning and autonomy engineers to deploy models into real-world systems
Experience optimizing software for edge or embedded compute environments

Bonus Points

Experience with SLAM, mapping, or state estimation systems
Experience with sensor fusion across multiple sensing modalities
Experience working with autonomous vehicles, UAVs, or robotics platforms
Experience deploying machine learning inference on embedded or edge compute systems
Experience optimizing robotics systems for constrained hardware environments
Experience with real-world robotics testing and deployment

Why You'll Love Working Here

Opportunity to work on meaningful problems in aviation and deliver products to industry at a rapid pace
Small team with significant impact on company direction
Collaborative and innovative environment
Competitive compensation and benefits
Opportunities for growth and leadership

Location

Work arrangement: On-site

Primary location: Seattle or Bozeman

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: DOE

Benefits may include:

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plan or 401(k)
Paid time off and holidays
Professional development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Statement

VTI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse perspectives and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply