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Autonomy and Robotics Engineer

Aurora Flight Sciences and Careers
Cambridge, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/1/2026

Autonomy and Robotics Engineer

Position Overview

At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies from concept to reality. We are searching for a talented and self-motivated Autonomy and Robotics Engineer to help us create the future of flight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

Responsibilities

  • Develops, documents and maintains architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for hardware and software systems.
  • Develops system architecture, hardware and software designs and interface specifications.
  • Develops and maintains code and integrates hardware and software components into a fully functional hardware and software system.
  • Performs, integrates and documents system performance and test results to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications.
  • Performs live demonstrations of working systems (hardware and software) in laboratory and field environments for stakeholder and customers.

Minimum Requirements

  • Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master).
  • Must be US Person
  • Candidates must demonstrate mastery of at least one of the following, and working knowledge or interest in a majority of the others: Robot manipulation, Actuator design, Real-time computation, Power electronics, Trajectory planning, Electromechanical system design, Machine vision, Rapid prototyping, Dynamic simulation, Math, Low-level motor control, Acceptance testing of physical robot hardware, Machine learning, Real-time control, Software engineering, Communication protocols, Embedded systems.
  • Candidates must be able to design new autonomous systems including defining requirements, considering design options, selecting hardware, and designing software.
  • Candidates must be able to design and implement software for data collection and decision making.
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Preferred Requirements

  • Experience writing and winning proposals
  • Knowledge of aircraft conceptual design, aircraft dynamics and controls, aircraft procedures
- Education in the robotics-related field or equivalent demonstrated experience proposing, executing, and communicating robotics research and development.

Physical Requirements

  • Must be available to be on-site at Cambridge, MA or Manassas, VA office weekly

Salary Range (Annualized USD)

  • Minimum Range: $75,000.00 to $134,000.00
  • Maximum Range: $93,000.00 to $165,000.00

Aurora Company Overview

Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is a leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. Our mission is to apply autonomy and robotics to the development, production, and operation of advanced aircraft. During the last three decades, Aurora has designed, rapid-prototyped, and flown an average of one new vehicle a year for both government and commercial customers. Now, as an independent subsidiary of Boeing, Aurora’s innovation is combined with Boeing’s size and strength, creating an unprecedented opportunity to shape the future of aerospace systems.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Aurora Total Rewards

At Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Aurora Flight Sciences provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire. Please note that the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Salary : $75,000 - $165,000

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