Senior Robotics Automation Engineer

A.C. Coy • Coraopolis, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The A.C.Coy company has an immediate opening for a Senior Robotics Automation Engineer. Candidates will design and implement autonomy solutions across diverse robotic platforms, driving innovation in multi-robot coordination, motion planning, and adaptive control. Ideal candidates will have a strong background developing complex software systems in robotics. AI/ML, or automation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience developing complex software systems in robotics, AI/ML, or automation
• Strong proficiency in C++ with a deep understanding of object-oriented design and performance optimization
• Hands-on experience with robotics planning frameworks or advanced control algorithms
• Proven track record of working in large codebases and delivering production-level software

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with simulation tools (e.g., Gazebo, ROS, Webots) and field testing methodologies is a plus
• Some travel to client sites required - Up to 30%

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable autonomy solutions for heterogeneous robotic systems operating in dynamic environments
• Design and implement algorithms for: Multi-robot task allocation, Motion planning and high-dimensional path optimization, Adaptive process control and decision-making
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable C++ code with full test coverage
• Conduct rigorous testing across simulation environments and field deployments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate autonomy modules into large-scale software systems

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior