Field Robotics Engineer: ROS, C++, Python

Standard Subsea; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A robotics company in El Segundo is seeking a hands-on Robotics Engineer to develop and maintain software for their marine robotics platform. The ideal candidate will have expertise in C++ and Python, as well as experience working with real robotic hardware. Key responsibilities include integrating sensors, supporting system tests, and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative robotics solutions in a dynamic field.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of industry or research experience post-graduation or equivalent hands-on work.
• Experience working with real robotic hardware, not just simulation.
• Solid understanding of embedded system behavior.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robotics software in C++ and Python using ROS/ROS2.
• Integrate and operate point cloud-producing sensors on physical systems.
• Implement and debug robotics communication interfaces.
• Build and maintain control logic including state machines and PID loops.
• Support system integration, bench testing, and field testing on real vehicles.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, and test engineers.

Skills

C++

Python

ROS/ROS2

Sensor integration

Controls fundamentals

Debugging skills

Education

Degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or related field

Job description

Standard Subsea is building the offshore robotics company. We are developing a fleet of unmanned surface vessels and subsea vehicles to put operations capacity where it's needed, without crewed vessels, without mobilization delays, and at a fraction of the cost.

The Role

We are hiring a Robotics Engineer to work hands-on across software, hardware, and system integration for our marine robotics platform. This is a generalist robotics role focused on making real systems work in the field.

You will contribute to core robotics functionality including sensor integration, controls, communications, and actuator-level behavior on physical platforms. You’ll work closely with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to turn prototypes into reliable, deployable systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robotics software in C++ and Python using ROS/ROS2
• Integrate and operate point cloud–producing sensors (lidar, radar, sonar) on physical systems
• Implement and debug robotics communication interfaces (CAN, serial, Ethernet, etc.)
• Build and maintain control logic including state machines, PID loops, and feedback control
• Work hands-on with motors, actuators, and low-level hardware interfaces
• Support system integration, bench testing, and field testing on real vehicles
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, and test engineers to close integration gaps

Qualifications

• Degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 1–2 years of industry or research experience post-graduation (or equivalent hands-on work)
• Strong proficiency in C++, Python, and modern ROS-based workflows
• Experience working with real robotic hardware, not just simulation
• Solid understanding of controls fundamentals and embedded system behavior
• Comfortable debugging across software, electrical, and mechanical boundaries