Senior Robotics Engineer

ARA•San Antonio, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ARA's Engineering Science Division is seeking a highly skilled and innovative senior robotics engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in C++ development, coupled with experience in robotics. This role involves developing robust C++ software for virtual simulation. This is an on-site position located in San Antonio, TX. U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
8+ years of experience. Advanced degree may serve in partial fulfillment of the experience requirement.
Expert-level proficiency in modern C++ (C++11/14/17 or higher) for embedded and real-time systems.
Demonstrated experience in robotics software development, including motion planning, perception, and control systems.
Experience developing or working with simulation environments (e.g., Gazebo, Unity, Unreal Engine) for robotics applications.
Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills to diagnose issues across complex hardware and software systems.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with unmanned Navy systems.
Portfolio showcasing hands-on projects involving C++ programming and robotics.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and optimize high-performance, real-time C++ code for embedded systems, robotics control, and simulation infrastructure.
Create, maintain, and optimize virtual models and simulation environments to test, validate, and refine robotic systems and algorithms before physical deployment.
Develop software frameworks (e.g., ROS/ROS2) and algorithms for controlling and integrating various robotic subsystems.
Analyze data from both simulations and physical hardware to optimize performance and debug system behavior.