Lead Localization Systems Engineer

2 weeks ago


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Gecko Robotics Inc Full time

About Gecko Robotics

Gecko Robotics is dedicated to assisting vital organizations in maintaining the availability, reliability, and sustainability of essential infrastructure. Our innovative solutions integrate wall-climbing robots, cutting-edge sensors, and an AI-driven data platform, providing clients with unparalleled insights into the present and future conditions of their physical assets. This empowers real-time decision-making, enhancing operational efficiency and safety while safeguarding the environment and society from infrastructure failures.

Position Overview

We are seeking a seasoned professional with over 7 years of experience to take on the role of a Localization Systems Engineer. This position requires a deep understanding of Localization and Mapping, serving as a company-wide authority in these areas.

As a Localization Systems Engineer, your primary responsibility will be to develop exceptional localization and mapping systems for our inspection robots. You will collaborate across various departments to identify localization requirements for diverse robotic platforms and create a comprehensive technical roadmap to meet those needs. This role involves hands-on work in our lab, where you will engage with our robots and third-party systems to build localization systems from the ground up, starting with sensor selection. Your innovative localization solutions will support our inspection services under some of the most demanding conditions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Actively contribute to the localization codebase.
  • Design, implement, and evaluate localization and mapping systems that perform effectively across various operating conditions.
  • Develop pioneering technologies for localization in challenging environments.
  • Gather and analyze stakeholder requirements to inform your designs.
  • Collaborate with multiple teams, including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and software development.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers within the team.
  • Engage directly with robots to test localization solutions and collaborate with the Test and Reliability team to enhance system-level testing.
  • Stay updated on the latest advancements in localization technologies.
  • Contribute to the expansion of the company's Intellectual Property portfolio.

Qualifications

Essential Skills:

  • Over 7 years of proven experience in developing SLAM systems.
  • Expertise in production programming with C++ and Python.
  • Extensive experience with real-time localization systems.
  • Proven ability to lead large system design projects.
  • Strong collaboration skills across teams and departments on significant projects.
  • Experience in gathering system requirements and identifying key stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with ROS, Docker, and Git.
  • Experience in deploying localization solutions in real-world scenarios.

Our Commitment

At Gecko, we prioritize our people as our most valuable asset. We offer competitive compensation packages, including company equity, 401(k) matching, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health support, ongoing professional development, family planning assistance, and flexible paid time off.

We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and partnership, believing that our best work is achieved together. While we maintain an office-first approach, we recognize the need for flexibility and support a culture of autonomy and trust.

Gecko is dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion and belonging, proudly serving as an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to join us in our mission to protect and enhance today's infrastructure for a better tomorrow.



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