Hiring: Lead Robotics Engineer, Autonomy Company: Valinor Location: Cookeville, TN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 11:11:38 Target Skills & Keywords : Aerospace Engineering, C++, CV, Computer Vision, Embedded Systems, Python, Security Clearance About the job Experience: •5+ years of experience building robotics/autonomy systems, with 2+ years in a technical lead or team-lead capacity on mission-critical or fielded systems (defense, aerospace, drones, or similar). Required Skills: •Architect and own the full autonomy stack (perception, state estimation, planning, and control) across autonomous aerial platforms and robotic manipulators, from concept through field deployment. •Lead integration and tuning of flight control software (PX4/ArduPilot-class or in-house controllers), including attitude and position loops for stability and reliable performance in real-world and contested environments. •Design, develop, and bring up robotic arm systems including kinematics, dynamics, motion planning, and manipulation behaviors, with sim-to-real validation and on-hardware tuning. •Develop computer vision and sensor-fusion pipelines (camera/IMU/LiDAR) for navigation, target detection, alignment, and autonomous docking and retention tasks. •Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to ensure seamless integration of sensors, electronics, and electromechanical components into deployable systems. •Establish standards for simulation, testing, and safe field operation. Drive technical direction through design reviews and architecture decisions. •Mentor a small team of robotics and software engineers. Lead prototype bring-up, testing, and refinement in lab and field environments. •5+ years of experience building robotics/autonomy systems, with 2+ years in a technical lead or team-lead capacity on mission-critical or fielded systems (defense, aerospace, drones, or similar). 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!