Senior Navigation Engineer

March 14

☕ Washington – Remote

Although this job is listed in Washington, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

👷🏻‍♀️ Engineer

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Zeitview is a company dedicated to accelerating the transition to renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure through advanced inspection solutions. By leveraging innovative inspection software and visual data capture across more than 60 countries, Zeitview enables safer, quicker, and more cost-effective inspections of energy and infrastructure assets. Utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning, the company processes vast amounts of visual data to provide actionable insights for its customers.

Drones • Real estate • Construction • Aerial photography • Mapping

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2014

⚡ Energy

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

💰 $55M Series E on 2023-02

📋 Description

• Design and implement robust navigation algorithms, including path and trajectory planning, for autonomous systems. • Utilize Reinforcement Learning and exploration strategies to improve adaptability and efficiency in navigation. • Write clean and well-documented C++, Python and ROS code to ensure maintainability and high performance. • Develop adaptive behavior planning systems utilizing state machines to enable dynamic and responsive navigation. • Implement sensor fusion techniques to combine data from multiple sensors (e.g., IMU, GPS, lidar), ensuring accurate and consistent localization and navigation. • Apply control algorithms, such as LQR steering control or Model Predictive Control (MPC), to ensure precise vehicle steering and stability. • Integrate reinforcement learning and exploration strategies to improve adaptability and efficiency in navigation. • Work with simulation environments like Gazebo and Unreal Engine to test and validate navigation, control, and path planning strategies. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate navigation solutions in both real-world and simulated environments. • Optimize code for real-time performance, ensuring safe and efficient navigation in dynamic environments.

🎯 Requirements

• Hands-on experience with Reinforcement Learning and exploration strategies is required. • Strong proficiency in C++ and Python programming, with a focus on high-performance, real-time applications. • Expertise in ROS (Robot Operating System), including ROS2. • In-depth understanding of navigation concepts, including path planning, trajectory generation, and behavior planning using state machines. • Master's+ degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field; advanced degree. • Strong knowledge of sensor fusion techniques, with experience combining data from multiple sensors (e.g., IMU, GPS, lidar) to ensure accurate localization and navigation. • Demonstrated experience with localization techniques such as extended Kalman filters (EKF), particle filters, or similar approaches. • Expertise in control algorithms, including LQR steering control, Model Predictive Control (MPC), or similar methods for precise vehicle control. • Experience with obstacle detection and collision avoidance strategies. • Proficiency in optimizing navigation and control algorithms for low-latency, real-time performance. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, especially in complex, multi-sensor environments.

🏖️ Benefits

• Your choice of multiple medical insurance plans, including one that covers 100% of the premium for yourself and your dependents • 100% paid dental and vision insurance • Unlimited PTO: We mean it when we say we prioritize work-life balance and mental health. Just be sure to share pictures of your vacation when you return! • Equity: Stock incentive program • Work-from-home environment: flexibility for employees should be the norm for companies • Autonomy and upward mobility • Diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture: a place where your voice matters