Robotics Software Engineer - Autonomy & ROS2

Goodwin Recruiting; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive healthcare and benefits

401(k) with company contribution

Opportunity to work on cutting-edgeRob

Cutting-edge robotics technologies

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is partnering with a defense robotics-focused organization in Charlotte, NC to hire a Software Engineer. You will design, develop, and integrate software for unmanned robotic platforms, working with ROS2, Python, and C++ in a Linux environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware/software integration, system testing, and collaboration across engineering teams. ITAR eligibility is required; relocation assistance and a strong benefits package are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Professional experience developing software for robotics, embedded systems, or autonomous platforms.
• Strong programming experience with Python and C++.
• Experience working with ROS2 (or similar robotics middleware).
• Hands-on experience integrating hardware, sensors, and embedded computing platforms.
• Working knowledge of Linux development environments and Git version control.
• Experience with CAN Bus communication in embedded or robotics applications.
• Self-motivated engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be eligible to work on ITAR-regulated programs (U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or U.S. Person).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate production-quality software for unmanned robotic platforms.
• Develop robotic control and autonomy software using ROS2, Python, and C++.
• Integrate software with sensors, actuators, embedded hardware, and vehicle systems.
• Perform hands-on hardware and software integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Develop and maintain software within a Linux development environment using Git.
• Support rapid prototyping, system validation, and field testing of robotic platforms.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions.
• Continuously improve software architecture, system reliability, and development processes.

Skills

Python

C++

ROS2

Linux

Git

CAN Bus

Embedded systems

Robotics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

ROS2

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is partnering with a defense robotics-focused organization in Charlotte, NC to hire a Software Engineer. You will design, develop, and integrate software for unmanned robotic platforms, working with ROS2, Python, and C++ in a Linux environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware/software integration, system testing, and collaboration across engineering teams. ITAR eligibility is required; relocation assistance and a strong benefits package are available.