Robotics Systems Integration Engineer

Janicki Industries•Hamilton, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Robotics Systems Integration Engineer brings together the hardware and software subsystems that make our industrial robots work as cohesive platforms. This role sits at the intersection of navigation, perception, controls, and software- your job is to make all the pieces communicate reliably. You will work extensively with ROS 2, NVIDIA Isaac, Jetson compute platforms, and industrial communication protocols, configuring and connecting components into deployable robot systems rather than building them from scratch.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or closely related field
Willingness to work on-site at our Hamilton, WA facility
US Citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident Status
Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance
Must agree to enter a Continuous Evaluation program

Nice To Haves

Experience with ROS/ROS 2 (from academic projects through production deployments, depending on level)
Familiarity with NVIDIA Jetson platforms, Isaac SDK, or Isaac ROS
Programming skills in Python, C++, or both
Experience with Docker, containerized deployments, or embedded Linux systems
Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (CAN bus, EtherCAT, Modbus, OPC-UA, PROFINET)
Experience with real-time operating systems or real-time scheduling on Linux (PREEMPT_RT)
Background in manufacturing automation, AGV/AMR deployment, or industrial robotics
Experience with system reliability engineering, fault tolerance, or watchdog architectures
Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing and simulation-based integration testing
Familiarity with industrial safety standards (ISO 13849, ANSI/RIA R15.08, IEC 62443)
Participation in robotics competitions (FIRST, RoboSub, RoboCup, etc.) for entry-level candidates
Master’s or Ph.D. in Robotics, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Responsibilities

Design, configure, and maintain the ROS 2 middleware architecture connecting all robot subsystems (navigation, perception, controls, HMI)
Set up, deploy, and manage NVIDIA Isaac and Jetson compute platforms on robot vehicles
Define and enforce interface contracts between subsystems (message types, service APIs, timing requirements)
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, containerized deployment workflows, and software update mechanisms for field-deployed robots
Diagnose and resolve complex integration issues spanning hardware, firmware, networking, and application software
Develop system-level test suites including hardware-in-the-loop and simulation-based integration testing
Lead integration of the robot platform with factory infrastructure (MES, safety systems, charging stations, network infrastructure) at senior levels