Senior SLAM and Perception Engineer

Company: OffWorld
Location: Altadena
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

-www.offworld.aiSenior Perception and SLAM EngineerBased in Altadena, CAOffWorld is a robotics startup working on developing a---mobile---robotic workforce for heavy industrial jobs on Earth, Moon, asteroids & Mars. OffWorld was founded by an experienced engineering team drawing on decades of tackling formidable engineering challenges at NASA, ESA,---NOAA,---Maxar---Technologies, CERN, Reaction Engines, SAFRAN, Surrey Satellites and Cisco.---OffWorld's---first challenge is developing and maturing a modular robotic system for---extreme---environments---on Earth. Our---robots will---go deeper underground and farthest on Earth than humans can,---eliminate the need for humans to work in life-threatening environments---in mining, construction, tunneling and other dangerous---industries,---and dramatically reduce the environmental footprint and cost of---operations---in key economies on Earth and beyond. -We have designed a modular robotic architecture that focuses on maximizing the commonality and reusability across components for fast deployment and optimization. Our robotic systems combine sensor information, cutting edge classical/machine learning (ML) algorithms and a robotics real-time system platform for control, decision making and execution. - -We are looking for a -Senior Perception/SLAM Engineer -to lead -the integration of -state-of-the-art -classical and deep -learning algorithms for -SLAM/navigation. -You -will lead a team of engineers -working in the -design and implementation of -Visual and ML based SLAM -and navigation -algorithms for single and multi-unit/swarm -robot navigation. -Extensive experience with sensor fusion, -Visual SLAM and/or -different algorithmic approaches/latest research on SLAM -for -GPS based and -GPS denied environments is a must. -Experience with autonomous navigation, including latest research on -path planning and collision avoidance -is also a must. -You will be responsible for -integration and test -of robust intrinsically safe -modules, with maximum levels of reliability, -performance, -and efficiency. Your Team -will -work with -the -Mechatronics -and Software & Controls -Groups -to ensure -seamless, effective and safe -integration of the algorithmic stack with the real system. You will develop simulation and -real based test -environments -to verify the successful, safe and reliable operation of the modules you develop. - -To hit the ground running, you need: -

• 5 years relevant experience + an advanced degree or 8+ years of relevant experience with a BS.
• Extensive experience in the design and implementation of novel/high performance -Visual SLAM for mobile platforms -in both GPS based and -GPS -denied environments -(autonomous vehicles, robotics or IOT devices). -
• Experience optimizing SLAM approaches for real world applications. -
• Solid background in one or more SLAM related areas: - -
  • RGBD, monocular or stereo visual SLAM -
  • Sparse / semi-dense / dense / -feature-based -/ direct SLAM -
  • Semantic SLAM -
  • ML -methods for -SLAM -
  • Visual-Inertial Odometry (VIO) -
  • Filtering-based state estimation (EKF, Particle Filter) -
  • Large-scale visual recognition / -relocalization -/ mapping -
  • Experience developing -state-of-the-art, online and offline state estimation algorithms by fusing information from cameras, IMUs and other sensors. -
  • Experience in the design of -automatic data generation pipelines that create high quality, unbiased ground truth -datasets. -
  • Experience in estimation, -probabilistic -modeling, optimization, point-set registration and/or sensor fusion. -
  • Experience in the development of -robust sensor calibration routines that perform reliably in complex and unpredictable environments. -
  • Strong -Python, -C/C++, ROS -skills. -Proficiency in software programming standards and data structures is highly desired. - -
  • Nothing-is-impossible -attitude -In a nutshell, we offer the:
    • Opportunity to sink your teeth into cutting edge industrial robotics problems -
    • Opportunity to contribute to the mission of transforming how we mine on Earth today and how we will one day mine on the Moon, asteroids & Mars -
    • Opportunity to work with a kind, brilliant and supportive team
    • Opportunity -to join the -OffWorld -team if - -
      • You are as crazy-excited about the mission as we are -
      • You've demonstrated you are The Right StuffExpected Compensation:
        • $150,000 - $240,000/annual salary + stock awards + benefitsOur benefits package includes the following:
          • Robust medical plan offerings with 0 to limited paycheck deductions
          • Dental and vision insurance
          • Unlimited Paid Time Off
          • 401K MatchPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.OffWorld is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.OffWorld is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. -Powered by JazzHR

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