Robotics Engineer

About Us
Zeitview is the leading intelligent aerial imaging company for high-value infrastructure, providing businesses with actionable, real-time insights to recover revenue, reduce risk and improve build quality. We serve customers in the solar, wind, insurance, construction, real estate, and critical infrastructure industries. Trusted by the largest enterprises in the world, Zeitview is active in over 70 countries. Our mission is to accelerate the global transition to renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure through advanced inspection solutions. Take a look at our latest achievements here

About The Role
As a Robotics Engineer on the Data Capture team, you will develop and improve software to configure and control sensors and inspection vehicles to ensure we capture high quality data of our customers' renewable energy assets. The mapping and navigation software you create will be used across verticals to help our customers understand the condition of their assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement algorithms for visual inertial navigation.
• Collaborate with the software engineering team to integrate navigation systems into our products.
• Conduct testing and validation of navigation systems to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in visual inertial navigation technology.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project objectives.
• Perform IMU camera calibration. Work on visual-inertial perception and visual SLAM.
• Handle sensor calibration and high-speed visual control and estimation of aerial vehicles.
• Apply knowledge and hands-on experience working with IMU sensors and Inertial Navigation System.
• Gain hands-on experience with sensor signal processing such as Kalman Filter and Extended Kalman.
• Write algorithms for obstacle avoidance and trajectory generation.
• Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from design and prototyping to testing and deployment.
• Debug and troubleshoot existing robotics software and hardware issues.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving code quality and maintainability. Document designs, algorithms, and test procedures to ensure clarity and knowledge transfer.
• Assist in defining system requirements and specifications, bringing a hands-on perspective. Propose and prototype new ideas or solutions for challenging robotics problems, demonstrating initiative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Advanced degrees are preferred. Proven experience in visual inertial navigation systems.
• Strong knowledge of sensor fusion, state estimation, and Kalman filtering.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Java or Python.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Solid scientific training and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated experience with personal robotics projects, academic capstone projects, or relevant hackathon participation, showcasing practical application of skills.
• Experience working in agile development environments or similar fast-paced, iterative settings.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) for collaborative development.
• Exposure to real-time operating systems (RTOS) or embedded systems development is a plus.
• Strong initiative and a proactive attitude, eager to jump into new challenges and drive solutions forward.
• Exceptional eagerness to learn new technologies and concepts quickly, with a growth mindset.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks, while also being a collaborative team player.
• Resilience and persistence in solving complex technical challenges, demonstrating a "can-do" attitude.
• A strong sense of curiosity and a genuine passion for robotics and autonomous systems.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective collaboration and clear documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to break down complex problems into manageable tasks, enabling incremental progress. Bonus: Participation in robotics clubs, competitions (e.g., RoboCup, FIRST Robotics), or open-source projects.

What's Included

• Feel great about your work as you join a leading mission-driven intelligent aerial imaging company - our goal is to accelerate the global transition to renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure, and you personally will play a large part in making this happen
• Competitive salary
• 100% paid dental and vision insurance
• Equity: Stock incentive program
• Unlimited PTO: We mean it when we say we prioritize work-life balance and mental health. Just be sure to share pictures of your vacation when you return
• Work-from-home environment: flexibility for employees should be the norm for companies
• Autonomy and upward mobility
• Diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture: a place where your voice matters

This position is based in Boston, MA. The anticipated salary range for this role is $160,000 – $170,000 USD, commensurate with experience and qualifications
Zeitview is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At Zeitview, we believe in cultivating an environment where our team members can bring their authentic, whole selves to work. Encouraging identity and belonging is one of the many aspects of our culture that makes us stronger as an organization and drives innovation. We are committed to building and delivering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce that includes age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion or veteran status, that is representative of the world around us, where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity - and to act swiftly if this value is ever threatened. We are constantly striving to be better, and we continue to take strategic steps to advance representation.
We also provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and for seriously held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.