Lead Robotics Software Engineer: Motion Planning & Vision

Viable Engineering Solutions LLC

Orlando (FL)

On-site

USD 127,000 - 160,000

Full time

9 hours ago

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Job summary

Viable Engineering Solutions in Orlando, FL seeks a Senior Robotics Software Engineer to act as the technical lead for software of robotic automation projects from concept through commissioning. You will define software problems, break work into tasks, and guide a team while remaining hands-on in motion planning, 3D vision, calibration, and system integration.

The role requires 9+ years in industrial robotics software, expert C#/.NET/WPF/MVVM skills, and strong math.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
9+ years of professional software development experience, with a substantial portion in industrial robotics or automation.
Expert-level C# and object-oriented design skills, with a record of building and maintaining production applications.
Deep experience with .NET, Dependency Injection, WPF, and MVVM, including making architecture decisions for multi-module applications.
Experience setting up branching strategies, automated testing, and code review practices for a project team using Visual Studio and Git.
Strong applied mathematics, including linear algebra, coordinate transformations, kinematics, and the error analysis needed to build accuracy budgets.
Hands-on experience integrating 6-axis industrial robots (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa, or similar) in delivered systems, including multi-robot or external-axis cells.
Demonstrated experience delivering motion planning and collision avoidance for complete robotic cells.
Practical experience with machine vision using OpenCV, Cognex, Keyence, or comparable tools, including 3D vision and point-cloud processing.

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical lead for the software of robotic automation projects from feasibility through deployment, translating needs into software requirements and a technical plan.
Define software problems and break scope into well-scoped tasks with clear requirements, interfaces, and acceptance criteria; assign and track progress.
Serve as the primary technical consultant for the project team and customers, guiding approach and removing blockers.
Help develop software effort estimates for projects and proposals based on scope and risk; flag changes early.
Architect the project application in C#, .NET, WPF, and MVVM on top of the common software platform; set conventions.
Lead robot integration for the cell on Fanuc and other 6-axis industrial robots, including multi-robot coordination and integration with PLCs, sensors, and cell software.
Own motion planning for the full cell, including trajectory generation, collision avoidance, and offline programming; balance reach, cycle time, accuracy, and quality.
Lead 3D vision and localization for the cell; ensure vision, calibration, and motion subsystems meet system-level accuracy.
Define accuracy and cycle-time budgets and design validation tests to prove the system meets requirements.
Implement and verify software for cell safety, including safety zones and I/O in coordination with controls and risk assessments.
Drive cell-level performance and reliability, including diagnostics and field issue traceability.
Lead on-site commissioning and troubleshooting, make technical decisions in the field, and mentor teammates.