Robotic Software Engineer- Perception and Autonomy

Framatome North America; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Lifestyle spending account

Mental health support

Education reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Adoption assistance

Parental leave

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Framatome North America in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a robotics software engineer to design, test, and integrate autonomy features for teleoperated mobile robots used in non-destructive inspection.

You will work across Windows and Linux, with ROS2 preferred, contributing to sensor fusion, localization, and trajectory planning while mentoring newer engineers and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver reliable robotic solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of related robotics experience.
• Hands‑on robotics software development on Windows and Linux; ROS2 experience preferred.
• Experience with sensor fusion, localization, and state estimation.

Responsibilities

• Design, debug, test, and review robotics systems with hardware-in-the-loop.
• Build and integrate subsystems for sensor fusion, perception, and autonomous deployment.
• Prototype localization and SLAM techniques.
• Develop trajectory planning for mobile robots.
• Diagnose sensor integration and timing issues.
• Take ownership of an application and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Robotics software

Windows & Linux

Sensor fusion

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Tools

ROS2

Git

Containerized deployment

Job description

Why This Role Is Critical

As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn't be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet's greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to shape the future of clean energy and make a long‑lasting global impact. With us, anticipate engaging and challenging projects that deliver innovative solutions and value‑added technologies helping power more than 38 million North American homes.

In this role you will build and test autonomy and perception features to enhance teleoperated mobile robots for non‑destructive inspection. The role blends hands‑on software development with system integration while working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams. You'll own meaningful subsystems early on and gradually influence how future robots are designed, tested, and deployed.

For more on Framatome robotic solutions, visit https://www.framatome.com/solutions-portfolio/basket/robotics-for-safer-smarter-nuclear-inspection-and-maintenance-2/

What You’ll Do Day‑to‑Day

Independently design, debug, test, and review robotics systems, including hardware‑in‑the‑loop and sim‑to‑real environments.

Build, configure, and integrate subsystems responsible for sensor fusion, perception, and remote autonomous deployment.

Prototype and mature robot localization and state estimation, including visual‑inertial odometry and SLAM.

Develop and tune trajectory planning solutions for mobile robots, leveraging cost maps, planners, and behaviour trees.

Diagnose and resolve issues related to sensor integration, timing, frame inconsistencies, and system failures.

As you grow in the role, assume ownership of a specific application, including operational and strategic leadership, creating and defending system design, and technical leadership at the interface with internal and external partners.

As you grow in your role, teach and provide guidance to less experienced software engineers.

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Minimum of 2 years of related experience.

Hands‑on experience developing and deploying robotics software on Windows and Linux, using Git, package management, logging, profiling, and containerized deployment. Experience with ROS2 is strongly preferred, although not required.

Direct experience in mobile robotics and one or more of: robotic vision, state estimation and localization, sensor fusion. Other mechanical and electrical engineering experience, as relevant for robotics, is welcome, but not required.

Excellent communication skills with ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management.

Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships; work collaboratively within a team environment.

Aptitude to change priorities quickly, confront issues directly and work well as part of a team.

Total Rewards Package

• Salary: $77,000- $100,000, and may also include annual incentives and performance bonuses. The base salary range is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.
• Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long- and short‑term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life).
• Retirement: 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.
• Extra Perks: Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.

About Framatome

Framatome has been shaping the future of nuclear energy in the U.S. for more than 60 years. Framatome Inc. is headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, with more than 2,400+ employees across North America supporting nearly every nuclear plant in the nation.

From our facilities in Virginia, Washington, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and beyond, we deliver outage services, advanced nuclear fuel technologies, and next‑gen reactor innovations that keep the lights on.

At Framatome, you will join a global team committed to creating reliable, carbon‑free energy. Here, you can:

Solve complex nuclear challenges that directly impact the climate.

Build your career through technical fellowships, leadership roles, and global opportunities.

Do your best work in a culture that values safety, innovation, and well‑being.

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

Offers are contingent on background check and drug screen (where applicable). Positions may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations; applicants must meet eligibility requirements (see DOE 810 Appendix A).