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ARA · 1 day ago

Principal Robotics Engineer 1 (8603A)

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

ARA is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. They are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Principal Robotics Engineer 1 to develop robust C++ software for virtual simulation and robotics integration.

ConsultingHealth CareInfrastructureManufacturingTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Data Analysis: Analyze data from both simulations and physical hardware to optimize performance and debug system behavior

Qualification

C++Robotics software developmentSimulation environmentsData analysisProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's with 12-15 years of experience or Master's degree with 10-13 years of experience or PhD with 8+ years experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field

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

US Citizen required with ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance