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The team moves quickly, operates onsite, and ships field-ready capability.\nWhat You'll Do\nDesign and implement physical control systems - the \"body\" - for interceptor platforms.\n\nDevelop high-bandwidth control loops and advanced control algorithms (e.g., PID) to ensure vehicle stability and precise high-speed maneuvers under dynamic load.\n\nWrite efficient embedded code (primarily Rust, C, or C++) to manage actuators, motor drivers via CAN, and sensors on RTOS.\n\nIntegrate and fuse camera and IMU data using EKF/UKF on embedded platforms (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson) for real-time state estimation.\n\nTranslate computer-vision tracking outputs into reliable motor commands that steer the interceptor.\n\nBuild and maintain Python-based tools for calibration, logging, and CI/CD to support rapid iteration and deployment.\n\nWhat We're Looking For\n6+ years of experience in robotics, embedded systems, or controls, with a track record delivering high-bandwidth control for fast-moving platforms.\n\nStrong control theory fundamentals - PID, model-predictive, or adaptive control - with hands-on performance tuning experience.\n\nProficiency in Rust, C, or C++ for low-latency, embedded hardware interaction.\n\nDeep experience with embedded platforms (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson), camera pipelines, IMUs, and sensor fusion (EKF/UKF).\n\nHands-on knowledge of motor drivers, CAN bus, RTOS, and ROS2/DDS or similar middleware.\n\nPCB design familiarity, EMC awareness, and comfort with lab tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and CAN analyzers.\n\nExperience with safety-critical workflows and prior work at a defense startup or on mission-driven hardware products.\n\nU.S. citizenship and the ability to pass a background check; existing security clearance or eligibility to obtain one is required.\n\nA genuine passion for building robots or hardware engineering projects.\n\nCompensation & Benefits\nSalary range: $150,000 - $250,000 USD annually. 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