Robotics Systems Engineer - Hardware & Safety-Critical

Perrone Robotics, Inc.; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Perrone Robotics, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Systems Engineer to own hardware, sensor, connectivity, and safety-critical systems for TONY AV Kit deployments nationwide from our Charlottesville, VA office.

You will support hardware integration, software builds, data pipelines, and scalable installation procedures, while validating safety-critical systems and maintaining documentation across deployed vehicles.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with vehicle electrical systems or mobile robotics.
• Experience installing, calibrating, configuring LiDAR or RADAR sensors.
• Experience with motor controllers or actuator systems.
• Strong documentation skills; safety-first troubleshooting.
• Basic scripting or command-line experience (shell or Python).

Responsibilities

• Support LiDAR and RADAR sensor installation, calibration, diagnostics, and vendor escalation.
• Own fail-safe testing and produce formal QA reports for safety-critical systems.
• Manage cellular hardware, networking, SIM provisioning, carrier troubleshooting, and RTK/GPS subscriptions.
• Design and build test fixtures for LiDAR, RADAR, hardware, wiring, and software diagnostics.
• Create and maintain installation SOPs, BOMs, wiring diagrams, and assembly diagrams.
• Support new hardware rollouts, including motor and steering systems, remote start/stop, and module installation.
• Execute recurring engineering test cycles and track defects through closure.
• Manage vehicle data collection and cloud upload workflows.
• Deploy and update vehicle software, firmware, configurations, and profiles.

Skills

Hands-on hardware integration

LiDAR sensor calibration

RADAR sensor troubleshooting

Networking proficiency

Scripting (shell/Python)

Technical writing

Job description

Perrone Robotics, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Systems Engineer to own hardware, sensor, connectivity, and safety-critical systems for TONY AV Kit deployments nationwide from our Charlottesville, VA office.

You will support hardware integration, software builds, data pipelines, and scalable installation procedures, while validating safety-critical systems and maintaining documentation across deployed vehicles.