# Robotics Engineer, Autonomous Systems at Clera

Robotics Engineer, Autonomous Systems at Clera in Indianapolis. On-site, full-time. Posted November 2, 2026.

- Company: Clera
- Location: Indianapolis
- Workplace: On-site
- Job type: Full-time
- Posted: 2026-11-02
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/clera/6b68d274-3ac6-406a-92e8-7b1e1e7effba/application
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/robotics-engineer-autonomous-systems-clera-5fgm3x

## Requirements

- At least 2 years of hands-on experience building or delivering robotics, UAV, or autonomous systems.
- Strong fundamentals in kinematics, dynamics, control theory, PID, and system integration.
- Proficiency in C++ or Python, ROS or ROS 2, and Linux; MATLAB familiarity is useful.
- Experience with PX4 or ArduPilot, MAVLink, flight controllers, motors, ESCs, and batteries.
- Knowledge of IMU, GPS/RTK, LiDAR, sensor fusion, and GPS-denied navigation.
- Embedded systems experience with microcontrollers, Raspberry Pi or Jetson, actuators, and hardware debugging.
- Familiarity with CAN, UART, I2C, drone telemetry, simulation, flight-log analysis, and field testing.
- A degree in robotics, mechatronics, electrical engineering, aerospace, computer science, or a related field.
- Computer vision, machine learning, SLAM, Gazebo or Webots, CAD, or BVLOS experience is a plus.

## Description

### About the Role

Join an engineering and R&D team as a Robotics Engineer focused on autonomous systems. You will design, build, integrate, and test drone-based robotic systems from prototype through field validation, supporting safe and reliable delivery operations.

### What You'll Do

- Design and integrate robotic mechanisms, sensors, actuators, controllers, and drone payload systems.

- Develop control, navigation, path-planning, and obstacle-avoidance solutions.

- Build robotics software with ROS or ROS 2 and C++ or Python, and validate systems in simulation.

- Integrate flight controllers, companion computers, communication links, and telemetry with drone systems.

- Build, troubleshoot, and independently validate robotic systems in the field.

- Collaborate with mechanical, electronics, and software teams on prototypes and deployments.

### What We're Looking For

- At least 2 years of hands-on experience building or delivering robotics, UAV, or autonomous systems.

- Strong fundamentals in kinematics, dynamics, control theory, PID, and system integration.

- Proficiency in C++ or Python, ROS or ROS 2, and Linux; MATLAB familiarity is useful.

- Experience with PX4 or ArduPilot, MAVLink, flight controllers, motors, ESCs, and batteries.

- Knowledge of IMU, GPS/RTK, LiDAR, sensor fusion, and GPS-denied navigation.

- Embedded systems experience with microcontrollers, Raspberry Pi or Jetson, actuators, and hardware debugging.

- Familiarity with CAN, UART, I2C, drone telemetry, simulation, flight-log analysis, and field testing.

- A degree in robotics, mechatronics, electrical engineering, aerospace, computer science, or a related field.

- Computer vision, machine learning, SLAM, Gazebo or Webots, CAD, or BVLOS experience is a plus.

### Compensation & Benefits

Visa sponsorship is not available.

### Location

On-site in Indianapolis, United States.