Robotics Software Engineer - ROS2 & PLC Specialist

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University through the PREP program seeks a Robotics Programmer to support robotic software development and integration. The role involves building scalable ROS 2 architectures, bridging high‑level logic with industrial hardware via PLCs, and ensuring interoperability across diverse robotic platforms.

The candidate will contribute to system interfaces, device drivers, and testing in Linux/Windows, while collaborating with researchers and project leads on progress updates and

Qualifications

• US Citizenship preferred or eligibility for work in the US.
• Hands-on experience with ROS 2 and robotics software.
• Education in CS/Robotics/CE/EE or related field.
• Proficiency in C++, Java, C# and Python.
• Experience with PLCs and industrial hardware interfacing.
• Familiarity with Git and Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable robotic software architectures using ROS 2, C++, Java, and C#.
• Implement PLC programming and design interfaces between high-level logic and hardware.
• Build device drivers and APIs for diverse robotic platforms.
• Conduct hands-on testing and performance optimization on real hardware and simulators.
• Document code and present progress to team leads.

Skills

US Citizenship eligibility

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Robotics/CE/EE

Tools

ROS 2

C++

Java

C#

PLC programming

Python

Linux (Ubuntu)

Git

Job description

Johns Hopkins University through the PREP program seeks a Robotics Programmer to support robotic software development and integration. The role involves building scalable ROS 2 architectures, bridging high‑level logic with industrial hardware via PLCs, and ensuring interoperability across diverse robotic platforms.

The candidate will contribute to system interfaces, device drivers, and testing in Linux/Windows, while collaborating with researchers and project leads on progress updates and