As a Software Engineer at AV, you will develop software to control advanced robotic platforms, playing a key role in developing Kinesis, the flagship software ecosystem for collaborative robot control. You will work on vision-based navigation, autonomy, and mission systems, designing and integrating systems in C++ and Kotlin, and performing hands-on field testing with robots.

Responsibilities

Software development in support of AV’s vision-based navigation, autonomy, cooperative behaviors, and mission systems technology roadmap.
Design, implement, and integrate systems in C++ and Kotlin.
Develop cross-platform applications for Android, Linux, and Windows to control robotic platforms.
Design SDK interfaces for internal and external integration with AV systems.
Perform hands-on field testing with robots to validate new features.
Delivers work on time according to agreed completion dates and project schedule & budget.
Supports and derives algorithm design from detailed software requirements.
Works closely with multiple teams of software developers reusing developed software to support different programs.
Operates in a continuous learning environment and provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers.
Works on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles.
Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments.
Occasional travel for customer or testing events.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience with 5+ years of relevant experience.
Strong fluency in modern C++, maintainable software architecture, and modular system design
Experience evaluating product design tradeoffs and translating them into clear system requirements
Hands-on knowledge of CMake or similar build systems
Experience developing software for mechatronic or hardware-integrated systems
Knowledge of computer networking topologies, protocols, and principles
Self-directed engineer who takes ownership and brings structure to complex systems
Ability to engage directly with technical and non-technical customers
Ability to leverage AI tooling to improve engineering productivity and code quality
Ability to obtain a US DoD Secret clearance if required
Willingness to travel locally (Occasionally)

Nice to have

Advanced degree is preferred
Familiarity with safety critical software concepts such as determinism and real-time systems
Experience with UAS, drones, robotics, autonomous vehicles, or other embedded systems
Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Gitlab or similar)
Android/Linux application development experience
Experience with Docker
Experience with FastDDS, gRPC, MQTT, or similar networking protocols
Experience designing and delivering APIs and SDKs to third-party developers
Demonstrates leadership skills and sound judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
Demonstrates effective listening, questioning, clarifying and summarizing skills to effectively communicate in one-on-one and small group settings
Demonstrates understanding of system design that one is working on and understands the role that assigned tasks play in the system
Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Benefits

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.