Robotics Engineer, Autonomous Systems
Clera · Indianapolis · onsite
ABOUT THE ROLE
Join an engineering and R&D team as a Robotics Engineer focused on autonomous systems. You will design, build, integrate, and test drone-based robotic systems from prototype through field validation, supporting safe and reliable delivery operations.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Design and integrate robotic mechanisms, sensors, actuators, controllers, and drone payload systems.
- Develop control, navigation, path-planning, and obstacle-avoidance solutions.
- Build robotics software with ROS or ROS 2 and C++ or Python, and validate systems in simulation.
- Integrate flight controllers, companion computers, communication links, and telemetry with drone systems.
- Build, troubleshoot, and independently validate robotic systems in the field.
- Collaborate with mechanical, electronics, and software teams on prototypes and deployments.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- At least 2 years of hands-on experience building or delivering robotics, UAV, or autonomous systems.
- Strong fundamentals in kinematics, dynamics, control theory, PID, and system integration.
- Proficiency in C++ or Python, ROS or ROS 2, and Linux; MATLAB familiarity is useful.
- Experience with PX4 or ArduPilot, MAVLink, flight controllers, motors, ESCs, and batteries.
- Knowledge of IMU, GPS/RTK, LiDAR, sensor fusion, and GPS-denied navigation.
- Embedded systems experience with microcontrollers, Raspberry Pi or Jetson, actuators, and hardware debugging.
- Familiarity with CAN, UART, I2C, drone telemetry, simulation, flight-log analysis, and field testing.
- A degree in robotics, mechatronics, electrical engineering, aerospace, computer science, or a related field.
- Computer vision, machine learning, SLAM, Gazebo or Webots, CAD, or BVLOS experience is a plus.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Visa sponsorship is not available.
LOCATION
On-site in Indianapolis, United States.