Software Engineer - Defense Robotics JN -072026-179110

Goodwin Recruiting; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive healthcare and benefits

401(k) with company contribution

Opportunity to work on cutting-edgeRob

Cutting-edge robotics technologies

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is partnering with a defense robotics-focused organization in Charlotte, NC to hire a Software Engineer. You will design, develop, and integrate software for unmanned robotic platforms, working with ROS2, Python, and C++ in a Linux environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware/software integration, system testing, and collaboration across engineering teams. ITAR eligibility is required; relocation assistance and a strong benefits package are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Professional experience developing software for robotics, embedded systems, or autonomous platforms.
• Strong programming experience with Python and C++.
• Experience working with ROS2 (or similar robotics middleware).
• Hands-on experience integrating hardware, sensors, and embedded computing platforms.
• Working knowledge of Linux development environments and Git version control.
• Experience with CAN Bus communication in embedded or robotics applications.
• Self-motivated engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be eligible to work on ITAR-regulated programs (U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or U.S. Person).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate production-quality software for unmanned robotic platforms.
• Develop robotic control and autonomy software using ROS2, Python, and C++.
• Integrate software with sensors, actuators, embedded hardware, and vehicle systems.
• Perform hands-on hardware and software integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Develop and maintain software within a Linux development environment using Git.
• Support rapid prototyping, system validation, and field testing of robotic platforms.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions.
• Continuously improve software architecture, system reliability, and development processes.

Skills

Python

C++

ROS2

Linux

Git

CAN Bus

Embedded systems

Robotics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

ROS2

Job description

Software Engineer (Robotics) | Charlotte, NC

We are partnering with an innovative engineering organization at the forefront of defense robotics to hire a Software Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on engineer who enjoys building real-world robotic systems and wants to work on next-generation unmanned vehicles and advanced electro-mechanical technologies. This role offers the unique combination of startup speed and innovation with the stability and resources of an established, highly respected organization. You'll work alongside a collaborative team developing mission-critical products that push the boundaries of robotics, autonomy, and advanced mobility.

Software Engineer Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Quarterly performance bonus
• Relocation assistance available
• Comprehensive healthcare and benefits package
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge robotics and autonomous vehicle technologies
• Stable, growing organization with long-term career advancement opportunities

Software Engineer Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate production-quality software for unmanned robotic platforms
• Develop robotic control and autonomy software using ROS2, Python, and C++
• Integrate software with sensors, actuators, embedded hardware, and vehicle systems
• Perform hands-on hardware and software integration, testing, and troubleshooting
• Develop and maintain software within a Linux development environment using Git
• Support rapid prototyping, system validation, and field testing of robotic platforms
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions
• Continuously improve software architecture, system reliability, and development processes

Software Engineer Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Professional experience developing software for robotics, embedded systems, or autonomous platforms
• Strong programming experience with Python and C++
• Experience working with ROS2 (or similar robotics middleware)
• Hands-on experience integrating hardware, sensors, and embedded computing platforms
• Working knowledge of Linux development environments and Git version control
• Experience with CAN Bus communication in embedded or robotics applications
• Self-motivated engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges in a fast-paced environment
• Must be eligible to work on ITAR-regulated programs (U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or U.S. Person)

This position is ideal for an engineer who wants to move beyond traditional software development and build technology that operates in the real world. If you enjoy working shoulder-to-shoulder with talented engineers, solving complex integration challenges, and seeing your code come to life on robotic platforms, we'd love to speak with you.

JOB ID: 179110 #post

$140,000 - $150,000