Paladin | Senior Robotics Engineer

Job description
Job Type: Full-time Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India About Us : Paladin is at the forefront of emergency response technology. Our mission is to deploy autonomous drones to +11 calls. With the latest LTE-enabled drone technology, first responders can increase their situational awareness, operate more effectively, and save lives. Our vision is to have a UAV responding to every +11 call in the United States by 2027. Information is paramount, technology exists and is rapidly improving, and the need is there. We want to help. Job Description: We are looking for a talented Robotics Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role involves designing, developing, and implementing robotic systems that will play a crucial role in our autonomous drone operations. As a Robotics Engineer at Paladin, you will work at the forefront of technology, developing systems that respond to +11 calls with speed and efficiency. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to life-saving technology and be part of a company that values innovation and impact. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and implement robotics systems, focusing on autonomy, navigation, and sensor integration for drone operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, embedded engineers, electrical engineers, and product managers, to integrate robotics systems with other components of the drone. Conduct research and development on new robotics technologies, including machine learning and CV algorithms for autonomous navigation and obstacle avoidance. Perform simulations, tests, and analyses to verify and optimize robotics systems' performance under various conditions. Provide technical guidance and support for deploying and operating robotics systems in the field. Stay up-to-date with advancements in robotics and related fields, incorporating cutting-edge technologies into Paladin's products. Document design processes, analyses, and testing results for internal review and compliance with industry standards. Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Minimum of 3 years of robotics engineering experience, focusing on autonomous systems, navigation, or sensor integration. Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, C, and Python for robotics applications History of architecting, testing, deploying, maintaining, and improving AI (CV, ML, DL) on edge computing devices or servers Implemented robotics applications that use multithreading, multiprocessing, and/or CUDA without ROS. Strong understanding of control theory with implementation history (Kalman filtering, particle filtering, PID, MPC, etc.) Experience with robotics simulation tools and environments. Intermediate knowledge of CMake and Git Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems in mobile robotics. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical team members and stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications: Advanced knowledge of Linux Developed IPCs on embedded systems such as DDS, sockets, etc. Experience developing and deploying reliable and maintainable autonomous robotic software Contributed to production-level code with CV, ML, or DL Familiarity using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, waveform generators, spectrum analyzers, benchtop power supplies, and digital multimeters