Robotics Software Engineer

Gecko Robotics•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Gecko Robotics is building production-grade robotic manipulation systems that embed intelligent inspection directly into active manufacturing environments. In this role, you will architect and develop ROS2-based control, perception, and motion planning systems for 6-axis articulated manipulators operating in real-world industrial settings. These robotic systems integrate a wide range of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods and sensing and optimize inspection throughput, improve product quality, and enable better downstream manufacturing decisions. Given the work you'll be doing on some of our impactful government projects, you must also be eligible for a US clearance.

Requirements

5+ years experience developing production robotics software in C++ and/or Python
Strong experience with ROS2-based robotic systems
Experience with motion planning frameworks (MoveIt2)
Experience integrating perception systems (vision, 3D sensors) into robotic workflows
Ability to work across software and hardware boundaries in industrial environments
Must be eligible for a US clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience programming industrial 6-axis articulated robots (FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa)
Familiarity with PLCs and industrial communication protocols

Responsibilities

Architect and evolve Gecko’s ROS2-based control framework and planning systems for articulated manipulators
Develop perception-driven motion planning using visual and other sensor inputs
Design closed-loop inspect → analyze → rework workflows
Optimize robotic inspection throughput within active manufacturing lines
Own system-level integration between robot control stack, industrial hardware and Gecko’s inspection software
Support system deployment and validation in production environments