Robotics Engineer, Autonomous Systems

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Robotics Engineer, Autonomous Systems in USA

Clera
Full time
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USA
10/20/2026
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Remote

Responsibilities

Design and integrate robotic mechanisms, sensors, actuators, controllers, and drone payload systems.
Develop control, navigation, path-planning, and obstacle-avoidance solutions.
Program and test robotics software with ROS or ROS 2 and C++ or Python, including simulation-based validation.
Integrate flight controllers, companion computers, communications links, and telemetry with drone systems.
Build, troubleshoot, and independently validate robotic systems through field testing.
Collaborate with mechanical, electronics, and software teams on prototype development and deployment.

Requirements

At least 2 years of hands-on experience in robotics, UAV systems, or autonomous systems.
Strong foundations in robotics, including kinematics, dynamics, control theory, PID, and system integration.
Proficiency in C++ or Python, ROS or ROS 2, and Linux, with familiarity with MATLAB.
Knowledge of PX4 or ArduPilot, MAVLink, motors, ESCs, batteries, and flight controllers.
Experience with IMU, GPS or RTK, LiDAR, sensor fusion, or GPS-denied navigation.
Embedded systems experience with microcontrollers, Raspberry Pi or Jetson, actuators, and debugging.
Practical experience with prototyping, simulation, flight-log analysis, and field validation.
Familiarity with CAN, UART, or I2C.
A relevant degree or equivalent foundation, plus evidence of hands-on projects or other practical building experience.
Experience with computer vision, machine learning, SLAM, Gazebo or Webots, CAD, BVLOS, or UTM is helpful.

Benefits

Visa sponsorship is not available.

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