Senior Robotics Engineer

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Primary Location: United States (US) - North Carolina - Cary Function: Engineering (CA) Title: Senior Robotics Engineer - 104040 Onsite/Remote: Partial Remote Position

This position is eligible for a flexible work schedule arrangement at the present time. The arrangement may be delayed for training or other job acclimation purposes and remains subject to change.

Your Responsibilities

As a Senior Robotics Engineer for John Deere Turf and Compact Utility Advanced Research & Development (T&CU AR&D) located in Cary, N.C. , you will….

• Lead the development and implementation of advanced perception algorithms for Turf and Compact Utility robotics applications, with a focus on sensor fusion, object recognition, and environmental understanding.
• Drive the research and development efforts in Autonomy algorithms and technologies tailored to the specific needs of Turf and Compact Utility (T&CU) equipment, including facilitating robust positioning and mapping capabilities in challenging outdoor environments.

Additionally, you will

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate autonomy technology into T&CU products, contributing to the advancement of intelligent and efficient equipment operation.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, academic advancements, and emerging technologies in robotics, perception, localization, and leverage this knowledge to drive continuous innovation within the organization.
• Participate in the creation of technical documentation, including specifications, design documents, and test plans, to ensure clear communication and knowledge transfer within the team.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

What Skills You Need

• Demonstrated experience in robotics development, with a strong track record of applying these technologies in real-world robotics applications.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, and/or ROS, and experience with libraries and frameworks commonly used in perception and SLAM (simultaneous localization and mapping) development Product design experience.
• Strong understanding of sensor technologies (e.g., LiDAR, cameras, IMUs) and their integration for robust perception and mapping in outdoor environments.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, both internally and externally.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience in perception and SLAM algorithms and systems.
• A Master or PhD degree in Robotics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on perception, computer vision, SLAM, or autonomous systems.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor cross-functional teams, driving collaborative research and development initiatives to achieve ambitious technical goals.
• Experience with model-based control system development and controls.

Education

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Software, or Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering with a Computer Science minor, or equivalent.

What You'll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
• Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition assistance
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use

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The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

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