Robotics Software Engineer

Mine Vision Systems - Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Pittsburgh, PA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Mine Vision Systems (MVS) is seeking a Robotics Software Engineer to design, implement, simulate, test, and refine software systems and algorithms for robotic systems in the mining industry. This role focuses on developing high-performance algorithms for perception, localization, navigation, and planning, particularly in environments where high-precision positioning data is limited. The position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and make a significant impact in a small team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement perception, localization, navigation, and planning algorithms for mining applications.
• Produce robust algorithms and software suitable for commercial applications and products.
• Rigorously test and validate solutions under various real-world conditions and customer processes.
• Travel up to 5% to work sites beyond the corporate office to support clients and conduct field trials.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience working with field robotic systems, sensors, or similar experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• Proficiency in Modern C++ (STL, Boost).
• Proficiency with ROS or other robotics middleware.
• Proficiency with common approaches for robotic perception and object detection.
• Proficiency with algorithms and techniques such as iterative closest point (ICP), visual odometry, Kalman filters/Bayesian estimation.
• Ability to work with a variety of sensor data (LIDAR, stereo vision, high-precision GPS, inertial measurement units (IMUs)) and familiarity with multimodal sensor fusion.
• Experience working with 3D point cloud data.
• Proficiency working in and developing software for Linux.
• Knowledge of common robotics libraries (linear algebra libraries, OpenCV, PCL, GTSAM).
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices for full software development life cycle including task breakdown, scheduling, unit testing, code reviews, documentation, and version control.
• High initiative, seeking continuous improvement, actively engaged in problem solving.
• High level of personal responsibility.
• Excellent oral and written communications.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficiency in Python.
• Proficiency with CUDA and GPU programming.
• Knowledge of NVIDIA Jetson development.
• Knowledge of OpenGL and other visualization tools like matplotlib or pandas.
• Knowledge of calibrating multi-sensor systems in quantity.

Benefits

• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k) with match.
• Unlimited PTO policy and flexible hybrid work model.
• Small team that allows for immediate impact and showcasing of your talents.
• Opportunity for hands-on work with cutting edge technology.