Robotics Navigation and Control Engineer
Slip RoboticsAtlanta, Georgia, United States
Posted March 19, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Slip Robotics is transforming freight logistics with autonomous robotic systems that load and unload trailers faster, safer, and more reliably than traditional methods.
Job Description
We are looking for a Robotics Navigation and Control Engineer to own the motion planning, path planning, and control systems on our autonomous mobile robots. Our robots navigate constrained spaces—inside trailers, across loading docks, and through active warehouse floors—carrying heavy loads with tight tolerances.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience developing navigation and control systems for physical robots at a robotics or autonomous vehicle company
- Strong proficiency in C++ and Python
- Deep understanding of motion planning algorithms (A*, D*, RRT variants, lattice planners, or similar)
- Hands-on experience designing and tuning controllers for mobile robot platforms
- Production experience with ROS or ROS 2 navigation stacks
- Experience with localization techniques (EKF, particle filters, scan matching, visual odometry)
- Demonstrated ability to bridge the sim-to-real gap—tuning algorithms that work on actual hardware, not just in simulation
- Comfort analyzing system behavior from logs and telemetry data
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a small team
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Equity in an early-stage robotics company
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision
- Permissive time off policy
- A small team where your work has direct, visible impact on shipped products