Robotics Software Engineer for UGVs (Secret Clearance Eligible)

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

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.