Robotics Engineer - Ground Autonomy
ABOUT US:
Collaborative autonomy is how self-tasking teams of machines will solve hard human problems, and HavocAI is an unquestioned leader in collaborative autonomy. We set the standard for autonomous surface vessels for a wide range of defense and commercial maritime missions. Success requires us to grow quickly, and we’re looking for teammates who are passionate about solving hard problems, about pushing the envelope, and about preventing conflict and saving lives. Ambition is welcome to apply within.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Robotics Engineer – Ground Autonomy, you will design, build, and deploy autonomy systems for unmanned ground vehicles operating in complex, unstructured environments.
This role spans the full autonomy stack — from control systems and motion planning to perception integration and mission execution. You won’t just write algorithms; you’ll own systems that move real machines across real terrain under real operational constraints.
If you are energized by making intelligent systems move safely and confidently through the world, and want your work tested beyond the lab, this role offers immediate and meaningful impact.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
END-TO-END AUTONOMY OWNERSHIP
- Own ground autonomy systems deployed to operational platforms
- Deliver reliable, mission-ready autonomy software
CONTROL & MOTION PLANNING
- Design and implement control algorithms (path following, trajectory generation, vehicle dynamics modeling)
- Develop motion planning strategies for diverse and dynamic terrains
- Optimize for stability, precision, and safety
PERCEPTION INTEGRATION
- Develop and integrate perception pipelines for obstacle detection, terrain analysis, and environmental understanding
- Fuse heterogeneous sensors (camera, lidar, radar, IMU) into robust autonomy outputs
AUTONOMY ARCHITECTURE
- Build and extend ROS2-based autonomy stacks
- Implement mission planning, behavior trees, and real-time navigation logic
- Maintain mo...