Staff Robotics & Mechatronics Engineer (C++/Embedded)

Applied Research Associates, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. in San Antonio, TX, seeks a staff mechanical engineer to design, prototype, and integrate high‑performance C++ software with robotic and mechatronic systems. This on‑site role requires US citizenship and involves cross‑disciplinary collaboration across hardware and software teams.

You will model with SolidWorks, develop embedded control, and use ROS/ROS2, Linux, and Docker to validate simulations before deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree in a related field.
• 5-7 years' combined mechanical engineering and software experience.
• Expert-level C++ for embedded, real-time, robotics systems.
• SolidWorks proficiency for 3D modeling and drawing documentation.
• Experience with ROS/ROS2, Linux, Git and Docker.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize high‑performance C++ code for embedded systems and robotics.
• Create detailed mechanical designs, assemblies, and drawings in SolidWorks.
• Develop virtual models and simulations to validate behavior and control algorithms.
• Build and test mechatronic systems with sensors, actuators, electronics.
• Work across hardware/software boundaries to deliver integrated solutions.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, and systems teams.
• Produce clear, rigorous documentation for mechanical and software systems.

Skills

C++ development

Robotics systems

Mechanical design

Software engineering

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Git

Docker

Linux

ROS/ROS2

Gazebo

Unreal Engine (preferred)

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. in San Antonio, TX, seeks a staff mechanical engineer to design, prototype, and integrate high‑performance C++ software with robotic and mechatronic systems. This on‑site role requires US citizenship and involves cross‑disciplinary collaboration across hardware and software teams.

You will model with SolidWorks, develop embedded control, and use ROS/ROS2, Linux, and Docker to validate simulations before deployment.