The Staff R&D Autonomy Perception Engineer will design and develop perception algorithms for autonomous flight, including sensor fusion, obstacle avoidance, terrain mapping, and landing zone detection. The role involves conducting flight tests, integrating software, automating deployment, and working with systems engineers to understand requirements. The engineer will also develop test plans and mentor junior engineers. The position requires experience in software development, embedded systems, and project management, with a focus on creating safe, all-electric, autonomous flight solutions.