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52 autonomy engineer jobs at 24 companies in Santa Monica, CA

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Flight Autonomy Engineer III - Lunar
Washington or Los Angeles or Colorado
$120k-$183k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Blue Origin: Develops reusable rockets and systems for human spaceflight.
Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering; spacecraft autonomy and controls experience; MATLAB and Simulink proficiency; U.S. work authorization; strong communication skills.
Simulink, MATLAB, Stateflow, Confluence, JIRA, DO-178, DO-160, DO-254, Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS)
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Senior Autonomy Software Engineer (Maritime)
Los Angeles, California, United States
$180k-$230k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Odin Dynamics
Odin Dynamics: Developing autonomous underwater vehicles for defense and maritime missions.
U.S. citizenship and clearance eligibility; deep autonomy/perception experience; proficiency in systems and scripting languages; ML and classical vision experience; accountable for full autonomy software lifecycle.
HOOTL, SIL, HIL, HITL
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Embedded Autonomy Engineer
Huntington Beach, California, United States
$130k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Mach Industries
Mach Industries: Designs and manufactures autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles for defense.
5+ YOE5+ years embedded Linux development on custom hardware with device-tree/kernel bring-up, sensor integration, Yocto/L4T builds, proficiency in C/C++, Bash, Python, and strong hardware debugging skills.
NVIDIA Jetson, Yocto, L4T, MIPI CSI, GMSL, FPD-Link, V4L2, CUDA, TensorRT, GStreamer, DeepStream, C, C++, Bash, Python, ROS 2, Nix, NixOS, PTP, CAN, UART, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes
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Robot Autonomy Engineer-Federal
Irvine, California, United States
$70k-$120k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Field AI
Field AI: Develops autonomous software brains for robots in unstructured environments.
2+ YOEMaster’s degree required or higher; 2-3 years field robotics software experience; Python, C++, ROS; Linux, containers, cloud; strong troubleshooting; willing to travel; onsite in Irvine, CA.
Python, C++, ROS, Git, Linux, containers, cloud
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Experienced Fault & Autonomy Engineer - Experimental Space Programs
Seal Beach or Herndon or Aurora or El Segundo
$124k-$168k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Boeing
BoeingNYSE: BA: Designing and manufacturing commercial aircraft and defense systems.
1+ YOEActive U.S. Top Secret/SCI clearance, BS in engineering or related field, 1+ years systems/satellite/systems-integration experience, failure analysis experience, US Person required.
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Autonomy Engineer I, Arc Vehicle
Playa Vista, California, United States
$71k-$124k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Inversion Space
Inversion Space: Building autonomous re-entry vehicles for global space-to-Earth cargo delivery.
1+ YOEBachelor's in CS/CE/Aerospace/Robotics or equivalent experience; 1+ year internship/research/pro experience in autonomous systems; strong C++, Python, Linux skills; familiarity with state machines, SIL/HIL, Git, testing, and telemetry analysis.
C++, Rust, Python, Linux, Git, build systems, debuggers, Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL)
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Experienced Fault & Autonomy Engineer - Experimental Space Programs
Seal Beach or Herndon or Aurora or El Segundo
$124k-$168k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Boeing
BoeingNYSE: BA: Designs and manufactures aircraft, defense systems, and space technology.
1+ YOERequires active U.S. Top Secret/SCI clearance, Bachelor\u0002s in engineering/science/computer fields, 1+ years systems or satellite engineering experience, failure analysis experience, and strong communication skills.
Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), Fault Tree Analysis
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Principal GNC Engineer - Autonomy Algorithm Developer
El Segundo, California, United States
$114k-$171k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
5+ YOESTEM degree with 3–5+ years (depending on degree), working knowledge of fixed-wing flight dynamics, control design, non-linear simulation, autopilot/outer-loop control, and experience with MATLAB/Simulink; ability to obtain US Secret clearance and SAP.
MATLAB, Simulink, Simulink Stateflow, C/C++, Python, Java
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Senior Autonomy & Guidance Software Engineer
Los Angeles or San Francisco or Washington or London
$160k-$240k/yr OnsiteFull Time
CHAOS Industries
CHAOS Industries: Develops advanced radar and sensing systems for modern defense.
10+ YOEBachelor's degree in CS/CE/Aerospace, 10+ years OOP experience, guidance algorithm design for UAS (ArduPilot), flight dynamics, embedded software on STM32 and Linux (Nvidia Jetson/AMD/Xilinx/Microblaze), real-time HW interfaces, vendor driver integration, Agile/CI practices, U.S. Person required.
Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), ArduPilot, STM32, Nvidia Jetson, AMD/Xilinx SoC, Microblaze, VHDL, git, Linux, Agile, Scrum, CI/CD
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Project Engineer - Mission Autonomy
Costa Mesa, California, United States
$113k-$149k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries: Defense technology building autonomous military hardware and software.
7+ YOEBachelor's degree and 7+ years test engineering experience; DoD testing/regs knowledge; willingness for domestic/international travel; TS clearance eligibility; software development and autonomous vehicle testing experience.
Jira, Confluence, Sharepoint, GitHub Enterprise, CircleCI, Linux/Unix, GHE
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Principal Software Engineer (Autonomy)
Palmdale or Fort Worth or Atlanta or Denver or Huntsville
$160k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Lynx Software Technologies
Lynx Software Technologies: Provides secure, safety-certified software for aerospace and defense.
8+ YOEBachelor's degree in computer engineering, computer science, or related discipline; 8+ years of software development; C, C++, Java, Python, Bash, embedded systems, Git, Linux, Windows, and active Secret clearance required.
C, C++, Java, Python, Bash, Git, Linux, Windows, Confluence, JIRA, Bitbucket, ArduPilot, PX4, MAVLink, Docker, CI/CD
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Software Engineer - Maritime Autonomy (AUV/UUV)
Ventura, California, United States
$150k-$170k/yr OnsiteFull Time
GRVTY
GRVTY: Develops defense technology, cyber, and intelligence software solutions.
Bachelor's in CS/CE or related, mid-level software engineering experience with autonomous systems, proficiency in C++/C#, experience with communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, RS-485, Ethernet, CAN), familiarity with DevOps/CI/CD, U.S. citizenship required.
C++, C#, UART, SPI, I2C, RS-485, Ethernet, CAN bus, DevOps, CI/CD
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Manufacturing Engineer II - Avionics & Test
Long Beach, California, United States
$90k-$120k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Rocket Lab
Rocket LabNasdaq: RKLB: Operates launch vehicles and manufactures satellites for space missions.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering and 2+ years in manufacturing, production, or process engineering. Requires complex manufacturing problem-solving, process knowledge, autonomy, and electro-mechanical debugging experience.
DFMEA, PFMEA, Fault Tree Analysis, Pareto analysis, oscilloscopes, serial devices, switch topologies, accelerometers, thermocouples, RTDs, 4-20mA sensors
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Principal Design Engineer
Torrance, California, United States
$190k-$230k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Navitas Semiconductor
Navitas SemiconductorNASDAQ: NVTS: Designs and markets next-generation power semiconductors for high-efficiency applications.
7+ YOEMaster's in electrical engineering +10 years or PhD +7 years experience in analog/power IC design; strong device physics knowledge; proficiency with EDA tools and test/characterization; excellent communication and autonomy.
Cadence Specter, Virtuoso XL, Post Parasitic Extraction, Monte Carlo Analysis, EDA
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Senior Manufacturing Engineer I - Assembly & Integration
Long Beach, California, United States
$115k-$155k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Rocket Lab
Rocket LabNASDAQ: RKLB: Designs and builds launch vehicles and satellite systems.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering and 5+ years of manufacturing, production, or process engineering experience. Requires complex manufacturing problem-solving, technical process knowledge, autonomy, and cross-team mentoring.
Research and Development, Design for Manufacture, DFMEA, PFMEA, Fault Tree Analysis, Pareto analysis, root cause and corrective action, oscilloscopes, serial devices, switch topologies, accelerometers, thermocouples, RTDs
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Mechanical Systems Engineer, Exterior Sensor Integration
Long Beach, California, United States
$130k-$145k/yr OnsiteFull Time
ALTEN
ALTENEuronext Paris: ATE: Provides engineering and technology consulting services to industrial clients.
5+ YOEBachelor's in engineering,5+ years automotive mechanical experience with ADAS/autonomy sensor integration,GD&T and tolerance expertise,DFMEA/DVP&R ownership,prototype and validation experience.
CATIA V5, 3DEXPERIENCE, Siemens NX, Teamcenter
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Principal GNC Engineer
Hawthorne, California, United States
$180k-$235k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Venturi Astrolab
Venturi Astrolab: Designs and builds robotic rovers for Moon and Mars exploration.
10+ YOE10+ years developing GNC, perception, and autonomy for space or autonomous vehicles; hands-on C++ GNC development; team leadership; sensor integration, localization, terrain-relative navigation, testing, Monte Carlo analysis, and embedded implementation.
C++, MATLAB/Simulink
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Lead Engineer, Drive/Energy/ADAS Functional Safety FuSa and SOTIF
Charlotte or Novi or San Francisco or Los Angeles or New York City
$160k-$193k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Scout Motors
Scout Motors: Designs and manufactures all-electric rugged SUVs and trucks.
12+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering, 12+ years functional safety experience in automotive/ADAS/autonomy, proven full safety lifecycle delivery, expertise in structured safety cases, ISO 26262/21448/UL4600, HARA/FMEA/FTA/STPA, and AI/ML experience.
ISO 26262, ISO 21448 (SOTIF), UL 4600, HARA, FMEA, FTA, STPA, GSN, AI/ML
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Staff Software Technical Program Manager - Autonomy & Robotics
San Francisco or Oakland or New York City or Los Angeles or Illinois or Colorado or United States
$194k-$285k/yr RemoteFull Time
DoorDash
DoorDashNASDAQ: DASH: On-demand delivery platform connecting consumers with local merchants.
8+ YOE8+ years in engineering or program management, deep autonomy validation knowledge, SDLC experience, proven cross-functional program leadership, STEM degree (BS/MS/PhD), and familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet/Microsoft Project, and Google Workspace.
Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Google Workspace
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Senior Robotics SDE, Safe Autonomy, Compass
Pasadena, California, United States
$168k-$227k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Amazon
AmazonNASDAQ: AMZN: Global online retail and cloud computing technology provider.
5+ YOE5+ years software development with production C++, Rust, and/or Python; experience with robotic systems, embedded or safety-critical software; familiarity with ROS/ROS2, real-time systems, and software architecture; mentoring or tech lead experience.
C++, Rust, Python, ROS, ROS2, RTOS, CI/CD
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