Robotics Software Engineer [32409]

Stealth Defense; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in Virginia seeks a Mid-Senior level engineer to design and implement control algorithms for unmanned ground vehicles. Candidates should have a BS/MS/Ph.D. in a relevant engineering field, 1-2 years of experience, and must be U.S. citizens eligible for a security clearance. Key skills include proficiency in ROS, real-time programming, and communications protocols.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in a relevant role.
• Strong electronics fundamentals and circuit troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to learn new concepts and skills quickly.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement control algorithms.
• Support integration of embedded systems.
• Possibly supervise the work of designers or technicians.

Skills

ROS (Robot Operating System)

Real-time programming under Linux

Git/Github proficiency

Matlab/Octave/Python (NumPy/SciPy/Matplotlib)

Communications protocols and peripherals knowledge

Electronics design (Altium)

Motor control and sensor interfacing

Education

BS/MS/Ph.D. in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering/Computer Science, Physics, or related field

Job description

Overview

Join the team that’s been making high-quality expeditionary equipment for U.S. military needs for nearly 90 years, and help us create a new generation of cutting-edge unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs)!

Job location: Fredericksburg, Virginia (onsite)

Note: Only candidates who are eligible to obtain a Secret level security clearance, or who currently hold an active Secret level security clearance or greater, will be considered.

Citizenship / Visa: As part of the eligibility requirements for obtaining a security clearance, being a U.S. Citizen is required; this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Experience with ROS (Robot Operating System)
• Proficiency with Git/Github
• Real-time programming under Linux
• Familiarity with Linux command line tools
• Design and implementation of control algorithms
• Experience with Matlab/Octave/Python (NumPy/SciPy/Matplotlib)
• Development of device drivers and board support packages
• Experience with communications protocols and peripherals (RS232/422/485, CAN, TCP/IP, etc.)
• Familiarity with instrumentation & tools required for debug, test and integration of embedded systems, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.
• Ability and desire to learn new concepts and skills quickly
• Experience with motor control and sensor interfacing
• Experience with electronics design (Altium or similar) is desired
• Supports, communicates, reinforces and defends the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Adheres to all quality and safety standards
• Supports other projects and performs duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

• May supervise the work of other designers or technicians

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience minimum
• BS/MS/Ph.D. in Mechanical/Electrical engineering, Software Engineering/Computer Science, Physics, or a related field
• Experience with robot locomotion
• Experience with exoskeleton robotics
• Experience with computer vision and motion planning
• Experience with localization, mapping, and autonomous navigation
• Experience with communications protocols and peripherals (CAN, TCP/IP, etc.)
• Experience with software safety
• Experience with motor control and sensor interfacing
• Strong electronics fundamentals as well as practical skills with circuit troubleshooting
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with customers, vendors, employees and managers at all levels within the company
• Possesses strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in standard business software packages

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Defense and Space Manufacturing