Senior Robotics Engineer

Intelletec; New Jersey; On-site; USD 198,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

Intelletec is seeking a Software Engineer for Robotics & Integration to drive the end-to-end integration of autonomous systems. You will work across backend, embedded, and integration layers, coordinating with hardware and software teams.

The position emphasizes hands-on ownership of the full stack and real-world deployment in a defense-tech context. The role requires extensive software development experience (3+ years) with Java, C++, Python, and strong Linux/networking skills, plus familiarity

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software development experience.
• Strong skills in Java, C++, Python, or similar languages.
• Experience with Linux, networking, APIs, devices, or distributed systems.
• Familiarity with real-time systems, control loops, or embedded platforms.
• Comfortable working closely with hardware and complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Integrate robotic platforms, sensors, payloads, and third-party technologies.
• Write production code across backend, embedded, and integration systems.
• Work with flight controllers, device communication, APIs, and networking.
• Debug issues across software, hardware, devices, and operator workflows.
• Test systems in simulation, lab, and real-world environments.
• Own complex integrations from initial connection through deployment.

Skills

Java

C++

Python

Linux

APIs

Networking

Embedded systems

Job description

Our client, a fast-growing defense technology company, is looking for a Software Engineer, Robotics & Integration. They are building advanced autonomous systems and integrating complex hardware, software, sensors, and robotic platforms into reliable, real-world capabilities.

This is a highly hands-on role with significant ownership across the full integration stack.

Location: NY/NJ

Compensation: Up to $220,000 base salary

Role & Responsibilities:

• Integrate robotic platforms, sensors, payloads, and third-party technologies
• Write production code across backend, embedded, and integration systems
• Work with flight controllers, device communication, APIs, and networking
• Debug issues across software, hardware, devices, and operator workflows
• Test systems in simulation, lab, and real-world environments
• Own complex integrations from initial connection through deployment

Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years of software development experience
• Strong skills in Java, C++, Python, or similar languages
• Experience with Linux, networking, APIs, devices, or distributed systems
• Familiarity with real-time systems, control loops, or embedded platforms
• Comfortable working closely with hardware and complex systems
• Robotics, autonomous systems, drones, or defense experience is a strong plus