Robotics Software Engineer

Stratom•Broomfield, CO

14h•$80,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Stratom, Inc. is a mission-driven engineering company building autonomous and unmanned off-highway vehicles and related robotic systems for demanding real-world environments. Its work spans the lifecycle of complex systems, from concept and prototyping through field deployment, with a focus on transitioning existing platforms into production. The Robotics Software Engineer supports the design, development, testing, and integration of advanced autonomous robotic systems. The role involves hands-on work across problem definition, system design, implementation, testing, and deployment, in collaboration with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams. The engineer will develop reliable software and build technical expertise in areas such as perception, navigation, state estimation, and autonomous behaviors. Responsibilities may evolve based on the employee’s skills and initiative. The position involves access to information subject to ITAR and/or EAR. Non-U.S. persons must meet eligibility requirements to access export-restricted information. A DoD security clearance is not required at the start, but employees must maintain eligibility to obtain one.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Robotics, Software, or equivalent engineering field, with 3–5 years of experience; or Master of Science in Robotics, Software, or equivalent engineering field, with 1–3 years of experience.
Experience developing software for robotic applications.
Proficiency with C++ programming languages.
Experience with modern software development practices, including version control, unit testing, and CI/CD.
Knowledge of motion planning, navigation, mapping, or control systems.
Understanding of kinematics, dynamics, and state estimation, such as Kalman filtering.
Experience developing on Linux-based systems.
Ability to work with sensors such as LIDAR, cameras, and IMUs, as well as actuators and microcontrollers.
Experience debugging hardware/software interfaces.
Experience executing functional, integration, regression, and system-level tests in a structured engineering environment.
Meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information if a non-U.S. person.
Maintain eligibility to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Strong proficiency with C/C++ and Python.
Hands-on experience with ROS or ROS2.
Experience selecting sensors for robotic applications.
Experience developing and deploying autonomous behaviors for mobile robots.
Experience developing and deploying motion-planning software for MDoF robotic arms.
Experience developing GUI applications for human-machine interfaces.
Proficiency in simulation environment setup and management.
Strong problem-solving skills and engineering judgment.
Self-motivation and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Collaborative approach and willingness to take ownership of engineering challenges.

Responsibilities

Support the design, development, testing, and integration of advanced autonomous robotic systems.
Contribute across the development process, including problem definition, system design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
Work with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams to develop reliable software systems.
Develop robotics software in areas including perception, navigation, state estimation, and autonomous behaviors.
Execute functional, integration, regression, and system-level tests in a structured engineering environment.
Debug hardware/software interfaces.