Autonomy Engineer – State Estimation

Tycho.AI

Designing and validating state estimation systems for intelligent autonomous vehicles at Tycho.AI. Collaborating with experts across disciplines and developing cutting-edge technology.

Posted 4/12/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and maintain autonomy software for motion planning, trajectory optimization, and flight control.
Integrate systems into real-world platforms, bridging research and production.
Stay current on research and apply state-of-the-art techniques.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s or PhD degree in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent working experience.
Proficiency in C/C++ with experience shipping production-grade software.
Strong foundation in state estimation algorithms, including Kalman filters, complementary filters, and optimization-based smoothing (e.g., using factor graphs).
Experience with GPS-denied and visual navigation techniques, such as visual-inertial odometry (VIO).
Solid background in linear algebra, probability theory, and optimization.
Working understanding of rotorcraft and fixed-wing aircraft flight dynamics.
Hands-on experience implementing state estimation software on real robotics vehicles.
Comfortable developing and reasoning about multi-threaded real-time systems.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary, meaningful equity, and generous benefits package.

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Hard Skills & Tools

C/C++state estimation algorithmsKalman filterscomplementary filtersoptimization-based smoothingvisual-inertial odometry (VIO)linear algebraprobability theorymulti-threaded real-time systemstrajectory optimization

Certifications

Master’s degreePhD degree