[Remote] Robotics Perception Engineer I/II – Pe...

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Zone 5 Technologies is redefining what's possible in unmanned aircraft systems, developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions. The Robotics Perception Engineer will build and integrate real-time vision systems and perception infrastructure for unmanned aerial platforms, ensuring reliable perception performance across diverse operating conditions. Responsibilities • Develop and maintain camera drivers and sensor interfaces for multi-camera systems on embedded platforms • Build efficient image processing pipelines using GStreamer, V4L2, and Jetson multimedia APIs • Implement camera calibration workflows including intrinsic, extrinsic, and temporal synchronization • Integrate off-the-shelf and custom perception algorithms into production autonomy stacks • Design data logging and telemetry systems for perception subsystem monitoring and debugging • Build ROS2 nodes for camera capture, sensor fusion, and perception output distribution • Develop standardized message interfaces and APIs between perception, planning, and control systems • Create visualization and diagnostic tools for real-time perception system health monitoring • Implement efficient data serialization and transport for high-bandwidth sensor streams • Maintain perception software repositories with proper documentation and version control • Integrate visual-inertial odometry (VIO) and SLAM libraries for state estimation • Tune EKF/UKF filters for multi-sensor fusion from IMU, cameras, barometers, and rangefinders • Implement outlier rejection and sensor health monitoring for robust operation • Optimize algorithm parameters based on flight test data and performance metrics • Design comprehensive test scenarios in simulation environments • Develop automated regression test suites for continuous integration of perception updates • Analyze flight logs and sensor data to identify failure modes and performance degradation • Create hardware-in-the-loop test setups for pre-flight validation • Support flight test operations and conduct post-flight performance analysis Skills • Bachelor's in Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field – equivalent industry experience also welcome • 1-4+ years of experience in robotics perception, computer vision, or sensor integration • Proficient in C++14/17 with understanding of modern software development practices • Strong hands-on experience with ROS2 architecture, packages, and development workflows • Solid understanding of camera systems, image sensors, and computer vision fundamentals • Experience with sensor calibration procedures and multi-sensor time synchronization • Familiarity with Linux development environments and embedded systems • Strong debugging skills and experience with system-level integration • Experience with camera drivers, GStreamer, V4L2, or similar multimedia frameworks • Hands-on experience with NVIDIA Jetson platforms (Orin, Xavier, AGX) • Prior work with small UAVs, drones, or mobile robotics platforms • Familiarity with PX4 or ArduPilot autopilot systems and MAVLink protocol • Experience with state estimation techniques (EKF, UKF, particle filters) • Knowledge of VIO/SLAM frameworks (OpenVINS, VINS-Fusion, ORB-SLAM) • Python skills for data analysis, visualization, and tooling development • Understanding of real-time systems and computational performance optimization • Experience with CI/CD pipelines for robotics software • Background in sensor fusion, optical flow, or feature-based tracking Benefits • Competitive total compensation package • Comprehensive benefit package options include medical, dental, vision, life, and more. • 401k with company-match • 4 weeks of paid time off each year • 12 annual company holidays Company Overview • Zone 5 Technologies is an aviation component manufacturing company that develops and tests unmanned aircraft systems. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.zone5tech.com.