Robotics Software Engineer V

SGS Consulting; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting in Washington, DC seeks a research engineer to set up data collection software and hardware, perform OS/firmware updates, and verify sensor integrations. You’ll debug C++ software, collaborate with researchers, and contribute to hardware bring-up.

Design experiments, automate robotics test procedures, calibrate devices, and document processes. A strong background in C++, Python, robotics, and hardware systems is essential.

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc/PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Aerospace Engineering, Optical Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• Track record of software development following software engineering best practices (C++ or Python).
• Hardware Engineering experience or educational background (one of Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Systems, Optical).
• Experience in system level troubleshooting: mechanical, electrical, optical, firmware, OS, software failures.
• Experience working on applied research and/or product development involving joint hardware/software design, development, and integration.
• Experience in designing and operating robotic systems.
• Knowledge of optics including imaging, illumination, radiometry and photometry, physical and geometric optics, statistics, and polarization.
• Experience in statistical methods for data analytics.
• Conversational in Chinese (Mandarin).
• Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/ME/Physics or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and maintaining data collection SW and HW including OS/firmware updates and connection to sensor components.
• Basic SW (mostly C++) debugging, understand different kinds of error analysis and communicate with other Research Engineers and Scientists.
• Consumer devices HW bring-up and functionalities verification.
• Design and execute experiments to validate product quality and investigate HW/SW issues.
• Design and commission automation procedures for robotics experiments.
• Perform devices calibration with proprietary equipment.
• Commission and operate complex measurement and test equipment.
• Documentation of various processes and techniques with help from the core team.

Skills

C++

Python

Robotics

Hexapod

Hardware

Robot Arm

ROS

Education

BSc/MSc/PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Aerospace Engineering, Optical Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field

Software development best practices (C++ or Python)

Hardware Engineering experience or education (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Systems, Optical)

System level troubleshooting: mechanical, electrical, optical, firmware, OS, software

Applied research / product development with hardware/software integration

Designing and operating robotic systems

Knowledge of optics: imaging, illumination, radiometry, photometry, optics, polarization

Statistical methods for data analytics

Manufacturing engineer experience

Conversational Chinese (Mandarin)

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/ME/Physics or related field

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Setting up and maintaining data collection SW and HW including OS/firmware updates and connection to sensor components.
• Basic SW (mostly C++) debugging, understand different kinds of error analysis and communicate with other Research Engineers and Scientists.
• Consumer devices HW bring-up and functionalities verification.
• Design and execute experiments to validate product quality and investigate HW/SW issues.
• Design and commission automation procedures for robotics experiments.
• Perform devices calibration with proprietary equipment.
• Commission and operate complex measurement and test equipment.
• Documentation of various processes and techniques with help from the core team.

Skills

• C++
• Python
• Robotics
• Hexapod
• Hardware
• Robot Arm
• ROS

Education/Experience

• BSc/MSc/PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Aerospace Engineering, Optical Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related experience.
• Track record of software development following software engineering best practices (C++ or Python)
• Hardware Engineering experience or educational background (one of Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Systems, Optical)
• Experience in system level troubleshooting: mechanical, electrical, optical, firmware, OS, software failures
• Experience working on applied research and/or product development involving joint hardware/software design, development, and integration
• Experience in designing and operating robotic systems
• Knowledge of optics including imaging, illumination, radiometry and photometry, physical and geometric optics, statistics, and polarization
• Experience in statistical methods for data analytics
• Experience as manufacturing engineer
• Conversational in Chinese (Mandarin)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, or Physics or any relevant science/engineering field required.