Perception Software Engineer

Job Summary

The responsibilities of the Perception Software Engineer include developing innovative perception software for use on robotic platforms. Our Perception Software Engineers work in a variety of industries using the latest sensing technology, integrating new sensors, and developing world and object modeling software on embedded systems.

• Participate with a team of software engineers in the entire software development life cycle of products using perception systems.
• Integrate and test perception systems on ground mobile robots.
• Produce product quality code and model based design that is thoroughly tested and meets functional and safety requirements.
• Participate in the design and implementation of algorithms, while working with software, electrical, and mechanical engineers and managers.
• Gain an understanding of the major challenges of perception in ground mobile robots including: obstacle detection, 3D/2D world modeling, object recognition, SLAM, sensor integration, and simulation.
• Work well with customers both on and off site.
• Perform data gathering, analysis, and testing of new sensor technology.

• Ability to support existing techniques and ideas in the field and implement them at ASI under the direction of management.
• Software Engineering and Model Based Design
• General troubleshooting skills with component software, electrical and mechanical systems.

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of related industry experience.
• High level of proficiency in C and C++ programming.
• Experience in C# programming a plus.
• Model based design in Matlab, Simulink, or Lab View experience.
• Must be able to communicate technical concepts effectively with customers and peers.
• Able to work independently as well as in team on many different projects.