Robotics Software Engineer — Government Projects & POCs

GrayMatter Robotics; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GrayMatter Robotics is seeking a Robotics Software Engineer for Government Projects in Los Angeles to advance our industrial AI systems. This role blends R&D software feature development with hands-on delivery for proof-of-concept, pilot demonstrations, and specialized systems.

You will collaborate with Systems and Applications Engineers to define software features, test state-of-the-art planning, learning, perception, and control algorithms, and ensure smooth transitions from prototypes to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement algorithms, systems, and architecture for high-DOF robotic systems working in manufacturing environments
• Partner with Systems and Applications Engineers to define robotics software feature requirements needed for non-standard and R&D projects
• Execute proof-of-concept projects that demonstrate the capabilities of GrayMatter Robotics' (GMR) robotic technologies
• Stay up to date with new research and novel findings in the fields of robotics and artificial intelligence
• Test and evaluate current state-of-art algorithms and techniques of planning, learning, perception, and control
• Collaborate with the Robotics Software team to maintain coding best practices and standards, so R&D prototypes can transition smoothly into the product codebase
• Will be responsible for maintaining any software features and versioning for systems deployed to govt facilities
• Rapidly modify and iterate on the current software stack
• Rapidly test and prototype new inspection sensors, tools, and processes, partnering with sensor vendors to evaluate emerging technologies
• Partner with GMR software engineers to prototype new ideas, processes, and methods

Skills

Cognition & problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

C++

Python

ROS2

LiDAR

6DOF robot arms

Job description

GrayMatter Robotics is seeking a Robotics Software Engineer for Government Projects in Los Angeles to advance our industrial AI systems. This role blends R&D software feature development with hands-on delivery for proof-of-concept, pilot demonstrations, and specialized systems.

You will collaborate with Systems and Applications Engineers to define software features, test state-of-the-art planning, learning, perception, and control algorithms, and ensure smooth transitions from prototypes to