Robotics Software Engineer

Summary

Join Raptor Maps, a fast-growing climate tech startup, as a Robotics Software Engineer. You will contribute to building a robotics platform interfacing with drones and robotic systems for utility-scale solar portfolios. This role involves prototyping, building, and testing software and hardware, designing and deploying full-stack mission planning software, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will also travel to job sites and conferences, build industry relationships, and contribute to team projects. Raptor Maps offers a remote-first work environment with various benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
• 2+ years of professional experience in software development using general purpose languages(e.g. Python, Java, Node, Ruby, C++, etc.)
• Hands on experience with commercial-off-the-shelf robots or drones (DJI, Spot, FANUC, etc.)
• Experience with modern web software frameworks, APIs, and database systems(e.g. React, SQL, GraphQL)
• Current FAA Part 107 certificate and/or willingness to attain one
• Familiar with, geospatial information systems(GIS) or geospatial mapping technology
• Must be primarily located in either Boston, MA or Denver, CO and willing to be in person 3 times per week
• Must be authorized to work in the US

Responsibilities

• Prototype, build, and test software and hardware platforms that interface with drones and robots in our Denver and Boston offices
• Design, build, test, deploy, and maintain full stack mission planning and fleet management software including React Clients, React Native Mobile Applications and Python APIs
• Design and deploy proof of concepts to test out new technologies with an eye towards building production software systems that scale
• Travel to job sites, labs, and conferences to achieve goals and share industry knowledge
• Build relationships with manufacturers, technology integrators, and first movers in the solar industry
• Contribute to individual and team projects by managing priorities, deadlines, and deliverables
• Support your team by improving team tools and processes
• Enhance squad efficiency and capabilities through daily collaboration along with mentorship opportunities
• Prepare and participate in design discussions and reviews
• Communicate and problem solve with various stakeholders such as customer facing teams, product management, and leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Intellectually curious - You love learning new things fast and staying up on technology. You quickly become interested and experiment. You ask silly questions by nature
• Intelligence - You can learn anything if you put your mind to it. You’ve demonstrated excellence in diverse fields or interests and can wear many hats
• Drive - You are highly self-motivated and enjoy making an impact. You’re focused, resourceful, and enjoy working alongside a driven team

Benefits

• Paid travel for in-person team trips
• Healthcare with dental and vision options
• Unlimited vacation policy
• 401(k)
• Desk budget
• Monthly remote social events and plenty of DoorDash credit
• Amazing team members that tend to love memes, pets, solar, and being active