Robotics Software Engineer

Job description

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Design and develop robust, scalable, and maintainable software for industrial robotic systems. - Implement motion planning, trajectory optimization, and real-time control algorithms. - Develop vision-based automation by integrating sensors (cameras) with robotics systems. - Optimize software for performance, reliability, and deployment on embedded and cloud-based platforms. - Apply strong software engineering principles, including code modularity, testing, version control, and CI/CD. - Conduct simulations and real-world experiments to validate robotic system performance. - Collaborate across disciplines, working with hardware engineers, controls engineers, etc. - Contribute to system architecture decisions, ensuring efficiency and scalability. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - B.S. degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related fields. - Strong programming skills in Python with a focus on software engineering best practices. - Proficiency in robotics fundamentals, including kinematics, dynamics, control theory, and state estimation. - Proficiency in version control (Git), software testing, and debugging techniques. - Self-motivated problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. - Due to U.S. export control regulations (ITAR), this position is limited to U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents) OPTIONAL QUALIFICATIONS - M.S. degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or related field. - Experience with ROS (Robot Operating System) and/or other robotic middleware. - Strong understanding of motion planning algorithms, trajectory generation, and real-time control. - Familiarity with industrial robot arms, PLCs, or real-time control frameworks. - Experience optimizing software for edge devices. - Knowledge of distributed computing architectures.