Autonomous Flying Engineer (Founding Engineer Role)

About Us:
Flyward is a cutting-edge tech company pioneering the future of air travel. Based in Silicon Valley, our mission is to revolutionize urban mobility with autonomous flying cars and drones. We're a team of brilliant minds, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and shaping the future of air travel. Join us and be part of this exciting journey.

Position: Autonomous Flight Algorithm Engineer
As an Autonomous Flight Algorithm Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in developing the core algorithms that power our autonomous aerial vehicles. You'll design and implement sophisticated sensor fusion and vision perception algorithms to enable our vehicles to navigate complex environments safely and efficiently. Your work will directly impact the safety, reliability, and performance of our technology.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Sensor Fusion: Develop and optimize algorithms to seamlessly integrate data from diverse sensors (cameras, LiDAR, IMU, GPS, etc.) into a coherent 3D environmental model.
2. Vision Perception and Navigation: Design and implement advanced vision-based algorithms for precise localization, navigation, and obstacle avoidance in complex scenarios.
3. Synthetic Vision and Scene Understanding: Create a comprehensive 3D synthetic vision system to enhance situational awareness and enable intelligent decision-making.
4. Real-Time System Development: Architect high-performance, real-time computing frameworks to ensure efficient and reliable algorithm execution.
5. Algorithm Optimization and Verification: Continuously refine algorithms for optimal performance and rigorously validate their reliability through simulations and flight tests.
6. System Integration and Collaboration: Collaborate closely with hardware, control, and software engineers to ensure seamless integration and operation.
7. Innovation and Research: Stay at the forefront of computer vision, deep learning, and autonomous systems research, applying the latest advancements to our technology.
8. Technical Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Document technical work clearly and effectively, and actively contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.

Qualifications:

1. Master's degree or higher in Computer Science, Robotics, or related fields, or equivalent industry experience.
2. Strong proficiency in C++ and Python programming, with experience in deploying AI algorithms on embedded systems.
3. Deep understanding of SLAM, visual odometry, object detection/tracking, and multi-sensor fusion.
4. Expertise in deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow) and computer vision libraries (OpenCV).
5. Experience with Bird's Eye View (BEV) or synthetic vision technology.
6. Familiarity with various sensors used in autonomous systems.
7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in developing autonomous systems (drones, self-driving cars, robots).
• A strong publication record in relevant fields.
• Experience in drone image processing or visual navigation algorithm development.
• Experience with large-scale real-time image and video processing.
• Practical experience with ROS 2, multi-threaded programming, and real-time system development.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and equity incentives.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.
• Opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research and development.
• A supportive environment for professional growth and development.

Work Location:
We accept 100% remote work. Work from any location and at any time.

How to Apply:
If you are passionate about future urban air technology and have the professional skills we need, please send your resume, related works and project showcases to: [email protected]. We look forward to exploring the infinite possibilities of next-generation transportation in the sky with you.