Robotics Software Engineer (Oil & Gas)

VMC Soft Technologies, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

VMC Soft Technologies, Inc is seeking a Robotics Software Engineer in Houston, TX, focused on developing robotic systems for the oil and gas sector. Ideal candidates should have experience with Actin and Energid robotic control software, proficiency in Python, C++, and ROS, along with an understanding of control systems and various sensors. Responsibilities include designing and integrating robotic systems, conducting field trials, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Interested candidates should send their resume to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Must have hands‑on working knowledge of Actin.
• Must have hands‑on working knowledge of Energid robotic control software.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, and ROS.
• Strong understanding of control systems, kinematics, and embedded systems.
• Familiarity with sensors used in oil & gas robotics (ultrasonic, inductive proximity, LiDAR, pressure).
• Ability to work in field conditions and travel to remote sites as needed.
• Hands‑on knowledge of ROS Industrial 2.0, RViz, MoveIt, etc.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robotic systems tailored for oil & gas drilling and pipe‑handling applications.
• Integrate sensors and control systems for autonomous drilling and pipe‑handling, manipulation, and data acquisition.
• Collaborate with cross‑disciplinary teams to prototype and test robotic control solutions for drilling and pipe‑handling operations.
• Develop software for real‑time control, telemetry, and remote operation of robotic platforms.
• Conduct field trials and validation tests in simulated and live oil & gas environments.
• Ensure compliance with industry safety standards and environmental regulations.
• Analyze performance data and optimize robotic systems for safety, reliability, and efficiency.
• Document engineering processes, test results, and system configurations.

Skills

Hands-on working knowledge of Actin

Hands-on working knowledge of Energid robotic control software

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in C++

Proficiency in ROS

Strong understanding of control systems

Strong understanding of kinematics

Strong understanding of embedded systems

Familiarity with ultrasonic sensors

Familiarity with inductive proximity sensors

Familiarity with LiDAR

Familiarity with pressure sensors

Ability to work in field conditions

Hands-on knowledge of ROS Industrial 2.0

Hands-on knowledge of RViz

Hands-on knowledge of MoveIt

Job description

Job Title: Robotics Software Engineer (Oil & Gas)

Location: Houston, TX

Positions: 3

Qualifications

• Must have hands‑on working knowledge of Actin
• Must have hands‑on working knowledge of Energid robotic control software
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, and ROS
• Strong understanding of control systems, kinematics, and embedded systems
• Familiarity with sensors used in oil & gas robotics (ultrasonic, inductive proximity, LiDAR, pressure)
• Ability to work in field conditions and travel to remote sites as needed
• Hands‑on knowledge of ROS Industrial 2.0, RViz, MoveIt, etc.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Design and develop robotic systems tailored for oil & gas drilling and pipe‑handling applications
• Integrate sensors and control systems for autonomous drilling and pipe‑handling, manipulation, and data acquisition
• Collaborate with cross‑disciplinary teams to prototype and test robotic control solutions for drilling and pipe‑handling operations
• Develop software for real‑time control, telemetry, and remote operation of robotic platforms
• Conduct field trials and validation tests in simulated and live oil & gas environments
• Ensure compliance with industry safety standards and environmental regulations
• Analyze performance data and optimize robotic systems for safety, reliability, and efficiency
• Document engineering processes, test results, and system configurations

Please share resume at [e-mail]