Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Sensor Fusion
$191,000–$253,000 year
On-site · Costa Mesa, California, United States
Job Summary
Senior Robotics Software Engineer focusing on sensor fusion and state estimation for unmanned vehicles. Responsibilities include writing onboard software in C++ and Rust to fuse data from radar and optical sensors, enabling collaborative autonomy and swarm coordination, and deploying low-latency code on Linux-based compute modules. Tools include Nix, Python for prototyping; requires active U.S. Top Secret clearance and degrees in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
Required Qualifications
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
- Bachelor's, Masters, or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- Hardware-Adjacent & Onboard Systems: familiar with software running onboard physical systems (Linux); experience with electrical sensor integration (I2C, SPI, CAN, Ethernet) is a bonus
- Strong Math/Algorithmic Foundation: localization, Kalman filtering, state estimation, tracking
- Polyglot Coder: production-grade C++ or Rust, prototyping in Python, familiar with Nix tooling
- Pragmatic Doer: prefers writing code and testing on physical hardware; 80% active development
Apply with one swipe on Sorce. We auto-fill applications and apply on your behalf — no cover letters, no 40-minute forms.
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.