Master's or PhD in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Proficient in C/C++ with experience in production-grade software development.
Solid foundation in modern control system design, including Model Predictive Control (MPC).
Experience in developing motion planning and trajectory optimization systems.
Knowledge of rotorcraft and fixed-wing flight dynamics.
Hands-on experience with robotics vehicles and motion control software.
Comfortable with multi-threaded real-time systems.
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain autonomy software for motion planning and flight control.
Integrate systems into real-world platforms, connecting research with production needs.
Apply state-of-the-art techniques based on current research in autonomy.
Benefits
Be part of a rapidly scaling startup at the forefront of autonomous technology.
Experience a collaborative, high-trust culture that emphasizes innovation and learning.
Receive a competitive salary along with meaningful equity in the company.
Full Job Description
About the Role
As an Autonomy Engineer - Motion Planning & Controls at Tycho.AI, you will design, build, and validate motion planning and control systems for intelligent autonomous vehicles. You will collaborate with a cross-functional team of electrical, mechanical, and software experts to explore new concepts through rapid, iterative prototyping. We are seeking adaptable engineers who collaborate effectively across disciplines, brainstorm innovative ideas, and navigate through emerging embedded technologies. Most importantly, you should have a proven ability to drive a concept through the prototype phase and excel in hardware/software co-development.
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain autonomy software for motion planning, trajectory optimization, and flight control.
Integrate systems into real-world platforms, bridging research and production.
Stay current on research and apply state-of-the-art techniques.
Requirements
Master's or PhD degree in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent working experience.
Proficiency in C/C++ with experience shipping production-grade software.
Strong foundation in modern control system design, including MPC.
Experience developing and implementing motion planning and trajectory optimization systems.
Working understanding rotorcraft and fixed-wing aircraft flight dynamics.
Hands-on experience implementing motion planning and control software on real robotics vehicles.
Comfortable developing and reasoning about multi-threaded real-time systems.
Nice to Have
Familiarity with learned motion planning and/or data-driven trajectory improvement techniques.
Familiarity with high-speed vehicle planning or multi-agent trajectory optimization.
Experience working with embedded robotics platforms, such as NVIDIA Jetson.
Experience writing microcontroller code, e.g., on STM32.
Experience building vehicle dynamics simulations based on flight test data.
Familiarity with open-source flight control systems, such as Ardupilot and PX4.
Background in convex and nonlinear optimization.
Why Tycho.AI
Be part of a rapidly scaling startup defining the future of autonomous intelligence.
Collaborative, high-trust culture that values innovation, execution, and continuous learning.
Competitive salary, meaningful equity, and generous benefits package.
