Entry Level Robotics Engineer

DCS Corp; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense technology is seeking a software engineer to develop and integrate software for autonomous ground vehicle systems. This role involves working with ROS to enhance perception and path planning functionalities while collaborating closely with clients. Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and experience in C++ and Python, with the opportunity to travel for integration and testing.

Qualifications

• Experience with autonomous systems is a plus.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Postgraduate or professional software development experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for autonomous ground vehicles focusing on perception and path planning.
• Integrate software in vehicles and test at customer sites.
• Collaborate with customers and suppliers to enhance working relationships.

Skills

C++

Python

Perception

Path Planning

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Git

Docker

Agile

Bitbucket

Jira

Job description

DCS develops Army Robotics Common Software (ARCS), which is the Ground Vehicle Systems Center's (GVSC) library of modular software package that can be used for common ground autonomy software. The United States Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC), located in Warren, Michigan, is the United States Armed Forces’ research and development facility for advanced technology in ground systems. GVSC is dedicated to getting robotics capability into the hands of Soldiers.

Essential Job Functions

You will work on software development as well as in-vehicle integration topics for autonomous ground vehicle systems with a focus on perception as well as path planning applications.

Develop autonomous ground vehicle software based on ROS.

Work closely with customer and other suppliers to develop strong working relationships.

Travel up to 25% to perform vehicle SW integration and test at customer and government site.

Required Skills

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.

Experience in C++, Python.

Understanding of perception and/or path planning applications for autonomous systems.

Must have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and postgrad and/or professional software development experience.

Desired Skills

Experience working with Git, Docker, Agile, Bitbucket, Jira, software in the loop.

Robotics and autonomous systems experience e.g ROS.