Lead Robotic Systems Engineer: Autonomy & System Design

Sig-Sauer,-Inc; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SIG SAUER, Inc. is seeking a Senior Robotic Systems Engineer to lead system-level design and integration for advanced robotic platforms.

The role requires steering architecture decisions, supervising testing, and ensuring compliance with defense and aerospace standards, with a focus on autonomy, sensor fusion, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years of experience in robotic systems, strong MATLAB/Simulink and C++/Python skills, and the ability to mentor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Robotics, Computer, or Systems Engineering, or closely related field.
• 7–10 years of experience leading system-level design, integration, testing, and validation of complex robotic platforms.
• Master’s degree preferred; advanced coursework in robotics or system engineering is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead system-level design and integration across robotic platforms, defining architecture and interfaces.
• Oversee sensor and actuator integration, guide reviews and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate lifecycle management, including sustainment, upgrades and end-of-life planning.
• Own system-level deliverables and lead design reviews, risk management and compliance.
• Lead test planning and validation with HIL setups and MIL-STD verification.
• Provide mentorship to engineers and foster cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

C++/Python

ROS

System-level design

Leadership

Mentoring

Sensor fusion

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical/Mechanical/Robotics/Computer/Systems Eng

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Confluence

SharePoint

Teams

PowerPoint

Job description

SIG SAUER, Inc. is seeking a Senior Robotic Systems Engineer to lead system-level design and integration for advanced robotic platforms.

The role requires steering architecture decisions, supervising testing, and ensuring compliance with defense and aerospace standards, with a focus on autonomy, sensor fusion, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years of experience in robotic systems, strong MATLAB/Simulink and C++/Python skills, and the ability to mentor