Senior Robotics Software Engineer - Autonomy & Sensing

Booz Allen Hamilton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Robotics Engineer to conduct the research, development, integration, deployment, and evaluation of robotic and unmanned systems across DoD mission areas. You will work at the intersection of software and hardware to design, build, test, and demonstrate new robotic capabilities in sensing, autonomy, and human interaction.

The role requires 5+ years in C/C++ for Linux-based embedded systems, autonomy algorithms, ROS2 knowledge, and prior robotic software

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing and debugging software and algorithms in C/C++ for Linux-based embedded systems, including driver development and integration of sensors, platforms, and interfaces
• 2+ years of experience developing autonomy algorithms such as localization and path planning for navigation
• 2+ years of experience leading robotic software development efforts, including requirements specification, design, implementation, integration, planning, tasking, testing, and code reviews
• 1+ years of experience integrating Sensor Fusion and State Estimation algorithms, including Kalman filters, particle filters, SLAM, and VIO Knowledge of ROS2 to develop software for robotic applications
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a Robotics field

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate robotic capabilities across multiple domains.
• Mentor and supervise team members in software development efforts.
• Collaborate across software and hardware to deliver end-to-end robotic solutions.

Skills

C/C++

Linux

Embedded systems

Localization

Path planning

ROS2

Sensor fusion

State estimation

Leadership

Software debugging

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Robotics

Master’s degree preferred in relevant field

Tools

OpenCV

PX4-based flight controllers

Docker

Docker-compose

QGroundControl

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Robotics Engineer to conduct the research, development, integration, deployment, and evaluation of robotic and unmanned systems across DoD mission areas. You will work at the intersection of software and hardware to design, build, test, and demonstrate new robotic capabilities in sensing, autonomy, and human interaction.

The role requires 5+ years in C/C++ for Linux-based embedded systems, autonomy algorithms, ROS2 knowledge, and prior robotic software