Software Engineer IV

🕒 4 days ago

🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $148.8k - $201.3k / year

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OKSI

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 1991

🎖️ Defense

🚀 Aerospace

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

💰 $206.5k Grant - Opto-Knowledge Systems on 2024-01

Defense • Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence

OKSI is a defense- and aerospace-focused sensor and autonomy company that develops electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) seekers, precision guidance systems, GPS-denied navigation (e. g. , OMNInav), and machine-learning-enhanced hardware and software. For 35+ years the company has produced advanced computer-vision and AI/ML solutions, modeling & simulation tools, and unique sensor packages for high-speed events, hypersonics, combustion diagnostics, space and earth observation, and environmental sensing. OKSI primarily serves government and defense customers, holding 450+ government contracts and delivering capabilities for autonomy, precision guidance, and environmental monitoring.

📋 Description

• Lead architectural design of autonomous robotic systems, defining subsystem interfaces and integration strategies • Design and develop real-time control systems for autonomous robots and vehicles • Architect motion planning, path planning, and trajectory optimization algorithms • Develop sensor fusion algorithms for localization, mapping, and situational awareness • Integrate multi-modal perception systems (cameras, LiDAR, radar) with control and decision-making subsystems • Optimize algorithms to meet real-time performance, latency, and robustness requirements • Develop and optimize computer vision and object detection/tracking algorithms for robotic applications • Implement perception pipelines for autonomous navigation and task execution • Evaluate and integrate emerging computer vision and machine learning models • Ensure perception systems meet reliability and latency requirements for mission-critical operations • Develop production-grade software in C++, Python, and other applicable languages • Design and optimize real-time software on Linux-based systems and embedded platforms • Design real-time software interfaces with embedded systems, sensors, and actuators • Implement distributed systems architecture for complex robotic platforms • Lead system-level integration and end-to-end testing efforts • Collaborate with electrical engineers on power system design, sensor integration, and actuator control • Develop firmware and software interfaces for motor controllers, power distribution, and sensor electronics • Support electrical testing and troubleshooting of robotic hardware systems • Evaluate and specify electrical components (sensors, actuators, embedded controllers) based on software requirements • Ensure software architecture supports electrical system constraints and performance requirements • Provide senior-level technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams • Establish and enforce coding standards, testing methodologies, and quality metrics • Lead requirements derivation, tracking, and compliance assessment • Develop comprehensive technical documentation, system diagrams, and architecture models • Troubleshoot complex system-level issues and drive durable solutions • Lead investigations into failures and performance anomalies

🎯 Requirements

• 7+ years software engineering in robotics, autonomous systems, or real-time control • Expert C++ proficiency; Python and other relevant languages • Strong robotics algorithms background (motion planning, control theory) • ROS/ROS2 or equivalent real-time framework experience • Embedded systems and real-time software development • Matlab/Simulink and requirements management tools (DOORS, Jama) • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, or related field • Ability to obtain Department of Defense Secret clearance U.S. person status (export control requirement)

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision fully paid • 3 weeks vacation • Automatic company contribution to 401K – 5% of earned wages (no matching required) • Educational assistance • Relocation reimbursement • In-office (Los Angeles) or remote work (United States) available (position dependent)