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Autonomy Engineer

Nextracker
USA
Full-time
Mid · 5+ years experience
Hybrid
Discovered 3 weeks ago
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Preferred Qualifications

  • Developing and deploying perception systems such as:
  • Terrain classification
  • Object detection, recognition, and tracking
  • Semantic understanding of environments
  • Model training, evaluation, deployment, and inference optimization on constrained embedded systems (e.g., CUDA, TensorRT, ONNX Runtime)
  • Designing and implementing robot control and planning systems, including:
  • Low-level path control (e.g., Model Predictive Control (MPC))
  • Path planning algorithms such as A, Dijkstra’s algorithm, or similar
  • Multi-robot planning or coordination
  • Building sensor fusion, filtering, localization, and/or state estimation algorithms, such as:
  • Kalman Filters, Extended Kalman Filters (EKF)
  • Graph-based optimization methods
  • Characterizing sensor and motion noise
  • Working with simulation tools such as Gazebo or similar
  • Using log replay, data pipelines, and performance visualization to debug and improve systems
  • Applying CI/CD, release processes, and test-driven development in robotics systems
  • Debugging networking, remote systems, or communication stacks in deployed environments
  • Operating and deploying systems in outdoor, field robotics environments, including working under compute, bandwidth, and latency constraints
  • Join Us
  • At Nextpower, we are building robotic systems that operate at scale in real environments.
  • As a Senior Autonomy Engineer, you will play a critical role in advancing autonomy capabilities and enabling the next stage of system growth. This is an opportunity to work on real robots, solve real problems, and help scale a system that is already delivering value in the field.
  • Nextracker offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K) participation including company matching, company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off, generous discretionary company bonuses, life and disability protection and more. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. All plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents. For more information on Nextracker’s benefits please view our company website at www.nextracker.com.
  • Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The annual salary range for this position is 160K to 190K.
  • At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.
  • Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in robotics, autonomy, or related fields, with demonstrated experience developing software for robotic or autonomous systems in real-world environments (not just simulation)
  • Strong proficiency in at least one of the following: C, C++, Python, or Rust
  • Strong experience with Linux command-line environments, Git, and Docker
  • Strong experience with ROS2-based systems
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex system behavior
  • Strong hands-on experience working with physical robotic systems
  • Coachable and able to operate effectively within a fast-moving, collaborative team
  • Terrain classification
  • Object detection, recognition, and tracking
  • Semantic understanding of environments
  • Model training, evaluation, deployment, and inference optimization on constrained embedded systems (e.g., CUDA, TensorRT, ONNX Runtime)
  • Low-level path control (e.g., Model Predictive Control (MPC))
  • Path planning algorithms such as A, Dijkstra’s algorithm, or similar
  • Multi-robot planning or coordination
  • Kalman Filters, Extended Kalman Filters (EKF)
  • Graph-based optimization methods
  • Characterizing sensor and motion noise
  • Working with simulation tools such as Gazebo or similar
  • Using log replay, data pipelines, and performance visualization to debug and improve systems
  • Applying CI/CD, release processes, and test-driven development in robotics systems
  • Debugging networking, remote systems, or communication stacks in deployed environments
  • Operating and deploying systems in outdoor, field robotics environments, including working under compute, bandwidth, and latency constraints
  • Join Us
  • At Nextpower, we are building robotic systems that operate at scale in real environments.
  • As a Senior Autonomy Engineer, you will play a critical role in advancing autonomy capabilities and enabling the next stage of system growth. This is an opportunity to work on real robots, solve real problems, and help scale a system that is already delivering value in the field.
  • Nextracker offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K) participation including company matching, company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off, generous discretionary company bonuses, life and disability protection and more. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. All plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents. For more information on Nextracker’s benefits please view our company website at www.nextracker.com.
  • Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The annual salary range for this position is 160K to 190K.
  • At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.
  • Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
  • We are Nextpower

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