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Lead Autonomy/Robotics Engineer

About Beacon AI

Beacon AI is on a mission to transform aviation by integrating AI assistance into every professional flight deck, enhancing flight safety and efficiency for both defense and commercial aircraft operators. They are building two groundbreaking products: Lighthouse, an AI operations and safety data platform, and Murdock, an AI pilot assistant envisioned as the "R2-D2 for pilots."

Job Description

Beacon AI is hiring Senior/Lead Engineers (5+ years) to own their work end-to-end, from prototype to deployment, and see their code take flight in real-world aviation environments. Role: Lead Autonomy/Robotics Engineer. Tech Stack: C++, Python, IoT. Responsibilities include leading autonomy/robotics features, developing algorithms for intelligent flight systems, and mentoring a small team (initially 1–2 engineers) while staying hands-on in design and execution. Requirements: 5+ years of autonomy/robotics experience; strong C++, Python capabilities; experience with IoT integrations and flight-critical systems.

Remote Conditions

Hybrid in San Carlos, CA; U.S. Persons only due to export control regulations.

Location

San Carlos, CA, USA

Salary

Not Specified

Benefits

Not Specified

Tech Tags

Senior Role

Date Listed

02 November, 2026 (about 8 hours ago)

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