Senior Software Engineer - Perception

Senior GNC Software Engineer – Sensors We are supporting a pioneering space robotics company developing next-generation lunar mobility and autonomous systems designed to support humanity’s long-term presence beyond Earth. As part of continued growth, they are seeking a Senior GNC Software Engineer – Sensors to lead development of advanced sensing systems for autonomous lunar rover operations. The Role You will lead the Sensor Team, owning the sensing architecture that enables autonomous navigation, localization, and control across lunar surface mobility systems. Working at the intersection of robotics, autonomy, perception, and space exploration, you’ll help develop mission-critical technologies supporting future NASA lunar missions. Key Responsibilities Lead development of sensing architectures for autonomous robotic platformsOwn sensor integration activities including drivers, middleware, calibration, synchronization, and sensor fusionSupport integration with localization, mapping, planning, and autonomy systemsCollaborate with systems, electrical, mechanical, and thermal engineering teams to optimize rover sensing capabilitiesSupport simulation, field testing, hardware bring-up, and performance validation activitiesDrive technical decision-making around sensor selection, integration, and system performanceMentor engineers and contribute to technical leadership across the autonomy and perception teams Required Background Bachelor’s degree or higher in Robotics, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or related field5+ years of experience developing sensing or perception systems for robotics, aerospace, or autonomous vehiclesExperience with sensing technologies such as LiDAR, radar, cameras, IMUs, or similar systemsStrong understanding of sensor fusion, calibration, synchronization, and coordinate transformationsExperience with ROS, cFS, or similar robotics middleware environmentsStrong C++ and embedded software experienceStrong communication and technical leadership skillsUS Person status required Preferred Experience Experience with SLAM, perception systems, or autonomous navigationFamiliarity with spaceflight or safety-critical systemsExperience with EKF, factor graphs, or advanced estimation techniquesAdvanced degree related to robotics, sensing, or autonomous systems Why Apply? This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge autonomy and robotics systems that will directly support future lunar exploration missions and long-duration planetary mobility.