Job Overview
Good Friday Robotics develops UAVs and autonomous mapping platforms designed for surveying confined or hazardous environments. We are seeking a highly skilled Perception Engineer to join our Software Mapping team.
This role is research-driven and focused on advancing SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) methods for both ground and aerial robots. The selected candidate will collaborate in efforts to design and optimize perception pipelines — from raw data acquisition to accurate map generation — and contribute to building reliable, real-world-ready mapping systems.
Key Responsibilities:
* Working on a subterranean GPS-denied problem space to minimize drift for production-grade surveys
* Research and evaluate state-of-the-art SLAM and perception methods from academia and open-source communities
* Adapt and integrate these approaches into robust, production-grade pipelines
* Design and conduct experiments to validate map accuracy and system performance
* Perform data acquisition from custom perception devices to test and refine mapping workflows
* Collaborate closely with embedded hardware and software engineers to ensure efficient on-board processing and system reliability
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
* 3+ years of experience in robotics algorithm development, with a strong background in computer vision and SLAM
* Proven experience working with point clouds and 3D perception data
* Strong Linux proficiency
* Advanced programming skills in C++ and Python, with hands-on experience using ROS, LiDAR-Visual SLAM, and perception pipelines
* Experience collaborating with other engineers, ability to work proactively and independently in a fast-paced R&D environment
* Embedded systems knowledge is a plus
* Fluent in English (minimum B2 level)
Benefits:
The Good Friday team enjoys flexible time off, the freedom to work your way, and resources to acquire new skills, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to build and play with flying vehicles that make a positive environmental impact.