Software Engineer IV

Position Overview

OKSI is seeking a Software Engineer IV to lead the design and development of advanced autonomous robotics systems for defense and aerospace applications. You'll architect real-time control systems, computer vision, sensor fusion, and mission‑critical software while providing technical leadership across engineering teams.

• 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

• 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)

• Master's degree in Computer Science or Robotics
• Autonomous vehicle or UAV systems experience, basic electrical skills
• Machine learning and advanced computer vision for robotics
• Government or military robotics program background
• ITAR/export‑controlled environment experience

• $148,750 - $201,250 annually. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budget allocated for this role.
• 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)