Senior Software Engineer, Motion Planning

Summary

Join Wing, a Google company, as a Senior Motion Planning Software Engineer and contribute to the development and improvement of a system safely flying thousands of autonomous aircraft daily. Based remotely in the US, you will create reliable aircraft path planning solutions, build testing and analysis infrastructure, and own path planning systems throughout their lifecycle. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve performance goals and business objectives. Participate in team processes, including documentation, testing, code reviews, and process improvements. This role requires a strong C++ background and extensive experience in path planning and GNC technology for aerial vehicles.

Requirements

• MS degree or equivalent practical experience in Aerospace, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field
• Strong C++ implementation experience
• Working knowledge of kinematics and equations of motion
• 8 years of experience working with Path planning and/or Guidance, Navigation, and Control technology for aerial or ground vehicles
• Experience in modeling and simulation

Responsibilities

• Create innovative and reliable aircraft path planning solutions that enable new capabilities for our fleet of autonomous aircraft
• Build the testing and analysis infrastructure required to validate these solutions and continuously monitor their performance
• Have ownership and cognisance of path planning systems throughout the entire life-cycle: concept, design, implementation, lab and flight testing and evaluation, fielding, and support
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high level performance goals are met and business objectives are achieved
• Participate in the team's processes, including: requirements and design documentation, test-plan generation and execution, peer design and code reviews, and process feedback and improvements

Benefits

The US base salary for this full-time position is the salary below + bonus + equity + benefits