ROS 2 Robotics Software Engineer - Dual-Arm Automation

Optimal Staffing; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimal Staffing in Warren, MI is seeking a Robotics Software Engineer to lead the development of a ROS 2-based dual-arm manipulation system capable of coordinating two arms and multiple grippers. You will own the end-to-end software lifecycle—from high-level architecture and simulation to real-time integration with industrial robot controllers and 3D vision sensors.

The role emphasizes motion planning with MoveIt 2, perception, and robust software development, including CI/CD in a ROS 2

Qualifications

• Master's degree in robotics or a related field
• Hands-on ROS 2 development experience
• Strong MoveIt 2 motion planning and perception background
• Proficient in C++ and Python

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of a ROS 2 dual-arm control architecture
• Define interfaces for motion planning, perception, and gripper management
• Develop and tune MoveIt 2-based planning for bimanual tasks
• Configure kinematic models, planning scenes, and controllers for multiple arms
• Build 3D perception pipelines using depth sensors for object detection and pose estimation
• Integrate software with industrial robots and maintain CI/CD processes

Skills

ROS 2 expertise

Motion planning

Perception & 3D vision

C++ & Python

System integration

Education

Master's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

MoveIt 2

ROS 2

PCL

OpenCV

Job description

Optimal Staffing in Warren, MI is seeking a Robotics Software Engineer to lead the development of a ROS 2-based dual-arm manipulation system capable of coordinating two arms and multiple grippers. You will own the end-to-end software lifecycle—from high-level architecture and simulation to real-time integration with industrial robot controllers and 3D vision sensors.

The role emphasizes motion planning with MoveIt 2, perception, and robust software development, including CI/CD in a ROS 2