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Robotics Engineer, Autonomous Systems

Clera • Python • C++ • MATLAB • 2 hours ago

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In office

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Junior · 2+ years exp

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No sponsorship (stated in the posting)

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Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026. Clera scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Clera

Clera is a San Francisco company that runs an AI recruiting platform positioned as a talent agent rather than a job board, matching engineers and other technical candidates to roles at venture-backed startups. Its system reads a candidate's background and preferences, then represents them to hiring teams at companies funded by firms such as Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator, Index Ventures and General Catalyst, compressing the introduction step that traditional headhunting handles manually. The model is aimed at the segment where recruiter fees are highest and candidate supply is thinnest, and the platform handles screening, scheduling and pipeline tracking for both sides of the match.

getclera.com • HQ: San Francisco, United States • HR & Recruiting AI • Recruiting & Staffing • 11-50 employees • Est. 2023

About the Role

Join an engineering and R&D team as a Robotics Engineer focused on autonomous systems. You will design, integrate, and validate drone-based robotic systems, helping enable safe and reliable delivery operations from early prototypes through field testing.

What You'll Do

Design and integrate robotic mechanisms, sensors, actuators, controllers, and drone payload systems.
Develop control, navigation, path-planning, and obstacle-avoidance solutions.
Program and test robotics software with ROS or ROS 2 and C++ or Python, including simulation-based validation.
Integrate flight controllers, companion computers, communications links, and telemetry with drone systems.
Build, troubleshoot, and independently validate robotic systems in the field.
Collaborate with mechanical, electronics, and software teams on prototype development and deployment.

What We're Looking For

At least 2 years of hands-on experience in robotics, UAV systems, or autonomous systems.
Strong foundations in robotics, including kinematics, dynamics, control theory, PID, and system integration.
Proficiency in C++ or Python, ROS or ROS 2, and Linux; familiarity with MATLAB.
Knowledge of PX4 or ArduPilot, MAVLink, motors, ESCs, batteries, and flight controllers.
Experience with IMU, GPS or RTK, LiDAR, sensor fusion, or GPS-denied navigation.
Embedded systems experience with microcontrollers, Raspberry Pi or Jetson, actuators, and debugging.
Practical experience in prototyping, simulation, flight-log analysis, and field validation; familiarity with CAN, UART, or I2C.
A relevant degree or equivalent foundation, plus evidence of hands-on projects or other practical building experience. Computer vision, machine learning, SLAM, Gazebo or Webots, CAD, BVLOS, and UTM experience are helpful.