GNC & Autonomy Engineer
Mainstream Engineering Corporation - Rockledge, FL
Hiring: GNC & Autonomy Engineer Company: Mainstream Engineering Corporation Location: Rockledge, FL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 10:33:08 Target Skills & Keywords : C++, CV, Computer Vision, Embedded Systems, MATLAB, Machine Learning, Python, R, Reinforcement Learning About the job Required Skills: •Develop guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for autonomous systems - undersea and ground-based vehicles, and other autonomously-operating platforms •Design and implement state estimation, sensor fusion, and localization/mapping methods •Develop computer vision and machine learning methods for perception and autonomous decision-making •Take algorithms from theory to simulation to hardware-in-the-loop to field testing •Write technical proposals to both government and private customers to define and win the work that funds your research vector •Propose and lead internal IRAD efforts to mature new capabilities ahead of customer need •Collaborate closely with our robotics and mechanical engineers on sensor selection and system-level integration •Interface directly with government and commercial customers to understand requirements and demonstrate capability Qualifications: •Research experience in nonlinear/robust control, state estimation, or reinforcement learning applied to autonomous systems •Operational familiarity with undersea (AUV/UUV), ground robotic, or other autonomous platforms •Prior experience mentoring or leading junior researchers or engineers Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!