Software Engineer: On-board Autonomy

About this role

Lodestar is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in on-board autonomy to develop decision-making systems for their AI-powered autonomy suite. The role involves creating algorithms for real-time autonomous decision-making, with a focus on adaptability in complex mission scenarios.

What you'll do

• Design and implement on-board decision-making models
• Develop autonomous decision algorithms integrating multiple information sources
• Research and implement machine learning models for decision making
• Create adaptive decision models for changing mission contexts
• Build frameworks for continuous strategy re-evaluation
• Maintain autonomy infrastructure and deployment pipelines

What they're looking for

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field
• 2+ years of experience in aerospace/robotics autonomy
• Proficiency in C++ and Python
• Experience with machine learning in decision-making
• Background in optimal control and planning
• Familiarity with multi-agent decision-making
• Experience with real-time systems and performance optimization
• Understanding of distributed autonomy and networking

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience level
• Equity incentives in the company
• Flexible paid time off and holidays
• Collaborative engineering culture
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