Senior Robotics Engineer – Autonomy & Path Planning

Motion Control; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, TX leads robotics development for government and commercial clients. You will work on advanced automation, perception, path planning, and hardware integration across diverse robotic platforms.

Role includes contributing to proposals, leading mechanical, electromechanical, and autonomy work, mentoring staff, and delivering robust robotic solutions to clients in a multidisciplinary setting.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10–15 years of relevant industry experience with mechanical engineering and design and project leadership.
• 4+ years solid modeling and high-level programming in C++ or Python.
• Robot Operating System (ROS, ROS2) experience.
• Valid/clear driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Develop hardware and software solutions for robotic and automated systems and provide technical leadership to project teams.
• Develop technical requirements for new projects.
• Design, build, hardware integration, debug, and implementation at client facilities.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, clients, and partners.
• Coordinate tasks with project managers and engineering staff.
• Provide leadership to project teams to meet organizational objectives.

Skills

Solid modeling

C++/Python programming

ROS/ROS2

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Robotics or related engineering

Tools

Solidworks

C++

Python

Job description

Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, TX leads robotics development for government and commercial clients. You will work on advanced automation, perception, path planning, and hardware integration across diverse robotic platforms.

Role includes contributing to proposals, leading mechanical, electromechanical, and autonomy work, mentoring staff, and delivering robust robotic solutions to clients in a multidisciplinary setting.