Senior Robotics Lead Engineer - Automation & Prototyping

Southwest Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Research Institute seeks a Lead Engineer - Sr. Research Engineer for Robotics and Mechanical Engineering. The role focuses on leading hardware/software development for robotic and automated systems, with client-facing responsibilities and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Applicants should have 10–15 years of experience in mechanical engineering with leadership, strong SolidWorks expertise, and proficiency in C++/Python and ROS/ROS2. U.S.

Qualifications

• Requires advanced robotics/automation expertise and strong leadership.
• Experience leading mechanical/electromechanical projects in industry.
• Proficiency in ROS/ROS2 and high-level programming (C++, Python).

Responsibilities

• Develop hardware and software solutions for robotic systems and lead project teams.
• Create technical requirements for new robotics projects.
• Design, build, integrate hardware, debug, and implement at client sites.

Skills

Robotics

Mechatronics

Mechanical Eng

Electrical Eng

C++

Python

ROS/ROS2

SolidWorks

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Robotics/Mechatronics/Mechanical/Electrical Eng

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Southwest Research Institute seeks a Lead Engineer - Sr. Research Engineer for Robotics and Mechanical Engineering. The role focuses on leading hardware/software development for robotic and automated systems, with client-facing responsibilities and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Applicants should have 10–15 years of experience in mechanical engineering with leadership, strong SolidWorks expertise, and proficiency in C++/Python and ROS/ROS2. U.S.