Senior Robotics Engineer 1
About The Position
ARA is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Senior Robotics Engineer 1 - Robotics Simulation and Embedded Systems Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in computer science and C++ development, coupled with hands-on experience in robotics, electronics, and PCB design. This role involves developing robust C++ software for both virtual simulation and real-world embedded hardware, from the circuit board to the high-level control systems. This position is located in San Antonio, TX. US Citizen required with ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's with 8-10 years of experience or Master's degree with 6-8 years of experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Programming Proficiency: Expert-level proficiency in modern C++ (C++11/14/17 or higher) for embedded and real-time systems.
- Robotics Experience: Demonstrated experience in robotics software development, including motion planning, perception, and control systems.
- Simulation Skills: Experience developing or working with simulation environments (e.g., Gazebo, Unity, Unreal Engine) for robotics applications.
- Electronics Knowledge: Hands-on experience with embedded systems, microcontrollers (e.g., ARM), and communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, CAN bus).
- PCB Design Experience: Practical knowledge of PCB design principles and experience with design tools like Altium Designer, KiCad, or Eagle.
- Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills to diagnose issues across complex hardware and software systems.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with hardware description languages (HDLs) such as Verilog/System Verilog.
- Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS) like FreeRTOS or VxWorks.
- Experience with hardware integration in a production environment.
- Portfolio showcasing hands-on projects involving C++ programming, robotics, and PCB design.
Responsibilities
- C++ Software Development: Design, implement, and optimize high-performance, real-time C++ code for embedded systems, robotics control, and simulation infrastructure.
- Modeling and Simulation: Create, maintain, and optimize virtual models and simulation environments to test, validate, and refine robotic systems and algorithms before physical deployment.
- Robotics Integration: Develop software frameworks (e.g., ROS/ROS2) and algorithms for controlling and integrating various robotic subsystems, including sensors, motor controllers, and actuators.
- PCB and Electronics Design: Collaborate with hardware teams to design, prototype, and debug printed circuit boards (PCBs) for embedded systems. This includes schematic capture, layout, and component selection.
- Hardware-Software Integration: Be the bridge between software and hardware. Participate in board bring-up, write firmware, and troubleshoot complex system issues across hardware and software interfaces.
- Data Analysis: Analyze data from both simulations and physical hardware to optimize performance and debug system behavior.
Benefits
- ARA gives employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners.
- Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company's success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
