Senior Robotics Software Engineer (Autonomy)

Job overview

The Senior Robotics Software Engineer (Autonomy) role is onsite, with Seattle, WA listed as the primary location in the listing; the description also identifies Bozeman, MT as an option. Compensation is described as DOE, with no numeric range specified. VTI Aerospace develops AI-powered perception and pilot-assist technologies for aviation. The engineer develops and deploys onboard autonomy capabilities for the FlightStack system, helping autonomous aviation systems perceive, localize, plan paths, and operate reliably on embedded hardware. The role works closely with machine learning and autonomy engineers to integrate models, sensor data, and control logic and to test systems in flight environments.

What you'll do

• Develop robotics software for onboard autonomy using ROS2, Python, and C++
• build and maintain perception, localization, mapping, and path-planning systems
• integrate machine-learning perception models into real-time pipelines
• fuse data from EO cameras, LiDAR, GPS, INS, and IMU sensors
• implement contextual reasoning and autonomy behaviors
• optimize for edge compute and constrained hardware
• test, debug, and improve systems in real-world flight environments.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior robotics software engineer

autonomy

robotics software

full-time

onsite

seattle wa

vti aerospace

ros2

c++

python

perception

localization

path planning

embedded systems

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan or 401(k), paid time off and holidays, and professional development opportunities may be included.

Why this role

The posting seeks 5+ years of robotics or autonomous-systems software experience and experience with C++, Python, ROS2 or similar middleware, sensor data, and embedded or edge computing.

About the employer

VTI Aerospace is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.