Senior Robotics Engineer - Real-Time C++ & Simulation

Applied Research Associates, Inc; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. seeks a senior robotics engineer to design, implement, and optimize high-performance C++ for embedded robotics and virtual simulation. You will build ROS/ROS2 frameworks and develop algorithms to integrate subsystems, while evaluating designs with real and simulated data.

The role is on-site in San Antonio, TX, with a focus on motion planning, perception, and control systems, plus experience with Gazebo/Unity/Unreal for robotics applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in robotics software development, with advanced degree potentially fulfilling part of the requirement.
• Expert-level proficiency in modern C++ (C++11/14/17 or higher) for embedded and real-time systems.
• Experience with robotics software development including motion planning, perception, and control systems.
• Experience with simulation environments (Gazebo, Unity, Unreal Engine) for robotics applications.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills across complex hardware and software systems.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility for access to classified information.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize high-performance, real-time C++ code for embedded systems, robotics control, and simulation infrastructure.
• Create, maintain, and optimize virtual models and simulation environments to test, validate, and refine robotic systems and algorithms before physical deployment.
• Develop software frameworks (e.g., ROS/ROS2) and algorithms for controlling and integrating various robotic subsystems.
• Analyze data from simulations and physical hardware to optimize performance and debug system behavior.

Skills

C++ (modern)

Robotics software

ROS/ROS2

Simulation

Embedded/RT

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE

Tools

Gazebo

Unity

Unreal Engine

ROS

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. seeks a senior robotics engineer to design, implement, and optimize high-performance C++ for embedded robotics and virtual simulation. You will build ROS/ROS2 frameworks and develop algorithms to integrate subsystems, while evaluating designs with real and simulated data.

The role is on-site in San Antonio, TX, with a focus on motion planning, perception, and control systems, plus experience with Gazebo/Unity/Unreal for robotics applications.