Robotics Software Engineer
About The Position
At Janicki Industries, we turn complex ideas into real-world solutions through advanced engineering and manufacturing. Our teams design and build innovative structures, tooling, and systems that support industries including aerospace, space, defense, marine, and architecture . Across every role, from engineers and technicians to operations and support teams, our people help solve challenging problems, push the limits of design and manufacturing, and create solutions that make a lasting impact. Department Summary: The Robotics Software Engineer builds the software infrastructure that ties the robot fleet together and makes it usable by factory operators. This role focuses on the layers above the core robotics algorithms: fleet management software, operator interfaces (HMI/dashboards), data logging and monitoring, deployment tooling, and integration with Janicki’s existing enterprise systems (SAP ERP, manufacturing execution). The goal is to ensure our robots are not just technically capable but practically operable by production teams with minimal specialized training.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or closely related field
- Willingness to work on-site at our Sedro-Woolley or Bellingham, WA facilities
- Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a US Citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3).
- This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). Janicki will assist with gaining this access once employed.
- Special Access Program or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position and requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.
Nice To Haves
- Programming proficiency in Python, C++, TypeScript, Go, or Rust
- Experience with web application development (React, Vue, or similar) for dashboards or HMI
- Familiarity with ROS/ROS 2 at the application or tooling layer
- Experience with databases and time-series data systems (PostgreSQL, InfluxDB, etc.)
- Experience with Docker, Git, and CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins)
- Experience with fleet management for robots, vehicles, or distributed hardware systems
- Familiarity with industrial networking protocols (OPC-UA, MQTT)
- Experience integrating with enterprise systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP/MES platforms)
- Experience with data visualization tools (Grafana, D3.js)
- Background in manufacturing IT, MES, or industrial IoT
- Familiarity with industrial cybersecurity standards (IEC 62443)
- Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Responsibilities
- Design and build the fleet management system including task scheduling, mission planning, robot health monitoring, and operator alerting
- Develop robust, intuitive operator interfaces (web-based HMI) for commanding and monitoring robots
- Architect the data pipeline for robot telemetry, event logging, and operational analytics
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, containerized builds, and software update mechanisms for field-deployed robots
- Design APIs and service interfaces between fleet management, individual robot systems, and factory IT infrastructure
- Implement monitoring, alerting, and diagnostic tooling for production robot operations
- Establish software engineering standards, code review practices, and testing strategies for the robotics team
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with employer contribution
- Disability insurance as well as Life/AD&D insurance
- HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)
- 401k with employer matching
- Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays)
- Education reimbursement program
- Several shift options
- Premium pay for off-shifts
- Premium pay for security clearance if applicable
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
