Software Engineer III

Job Description:

Join our team at Genie and embark on an exciting opportunity as we seek a skilled and dedicated senior robotics engineer to contribute to the software controls systems team.

At Genie we believe in fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every person is empowered to thrive. Were dedicated to driving quality innovation embracing diversity and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Were committed to excellence in everything we do and were seeking talented individuals who share our passion and values to join our team.

In this Software Engineer III role you will own significant technical deliverables and drive implementation of control systems for Genies equipment. You will collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to develop scalable real-time solutions for industrial applications. This role requires strong expertise in robotics control theory and embedded systems.

What youll do

Vehicle Control Development

• Contribute to the design and implementation of the vehicle control architecture.

• Implement logic on the central high-performance embedded computer running Linux and distributed real-time microcontrollers.

ROS2 Control Implementation

• Implement ros2control hardware interfaces that abstract complex custom hardware into standard interfaces.

• Develop firmware and drivers to interface ROS2 with low-level custom hardware boards via:

  • CAN-FD (J1939 / CANopen)

  • I2C

  • SPI

  • UART

Algorithm Design

• Design and tune closed-loop control algorithms (PID MPC LQR) to manage vehicle dynamics.

• Actuate multi-DOF systems with precision and implement controllers within ROS2.

Hardware Interface Sensor Fusion & Instrumentation

• Integrate sensors including IMUs encoders LiDAR GPS and pressure transducers.

• Create accurate vehicle state estimates through sensor fusion.

Hydraulic Systems Control

• Model and control complex non-linear hydraulic systems (valves pumps cylinders).

• Convert digital control commands into fluid power actions.

What youll bring

Required Qualifications:

• Education: BS or MS in Robotics Computer Science Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics or similar field.

• Control Theory Expertise: Strong understanding of classical and modern control theory including vehicle kinematics and dynamics.

• ROS2 Experience: Proven experience with ROS2 particularly ros2control hardware interfaces and node lifecycle management.

• Embedded Systems Experience: Experience contributing to distributed control architectures for mobile robots automotive systems or heavy machinery.

• Embedded Protocols: Hands-on experience with:

  • CAN bus (J1939 or CANopen)

  • I2C

  • SPI

  • RS485

• C/C Proficiency: Strong real-time C skills (C20/23) for constrained embedded environments.

Preferred Qualifications (Highly Desirable):

• Hydraulics Experience: Electro-hydraulic control experience in heavy machinery agriculture or construction equipment.

• Safety-Critical Systems: Knowledge of functional safety standards or safety-critical RTOS implementations.

• Simulation: Experience with URDF and simulators such as Gazebo or Isaac Sim.

• Microcontrollers: Experience with real-time microcontrollers and application processors including Yocto Linux.

Salary: The salary for this role is $135k - 165k. The salary range will vary based on relevant experience. All eligible Team Members will be offered health insurance (medical dental vision Rx) life insurance accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) short-term and long-term disability extended leave options paid time off company holidays 401k matching employee stock purchase plan legal assistance wellness programs tuition reimbursement and discount programs.

Why Join Us

• Tangible Impact: Your work will directly control multi-ton industrial machinery in the real world.

• Growth Opportunity: Work alongside experienced engineers on challenging robotics problems.

• We are a global company and our culture is defined byour Values Integrity Respect Improvement Servant Leadership Courage and Citizenship. Check out this video! The Terex purpose

• Safety is an absolute way of life. We expect all team members to prioritize safety and commit to Zero Harm.

• Our top priority is creating an inclusive environment where every team member feels safe supported and valued.

• We make a positive impact by providing innovative solutions engaging our people and operating in a sustainable way.

• We are committed to helping team members reach their full potential.

• Through innovation and collaboration our vision remains forward-looking and we aim to be a catalyst for change inspiring others tobuild a better world for generations.

• We offer competitive salaries Team Member bonus healthcare paid holidays 401K life insurance LinkedIn Learning.

• For more information on why Terex is a great place to work click on the link! Careers Terex Corporate

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications we still encourage you to apply.

About Terex:

Terex Corporation is a global industrial equipment manufacturer of materials processing machinery waste and recycling solutions mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and equipment for the electric utility industry. We design build and support products used in maintenance manufacturing energy minerals and materials management construction waste and recycling and the entertainment industry. We provide best-in-class lifecycle support to our customers through our global parts and services organization and offer complementary digital solutions designed to help our customers maximize their return on their investment. Certain Terex products and solutions enable customers to reduce their impact on the environment including electric and hybrid offerings that deliver quiet and emission-free performance products that support renewable energy and products that aid in the recovery of useful materials from various types of waste. Our products are manufactured in North America Europe and Asia Pacific and sold worldwide.

Additional Information:

We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact. We are committed to recruiting engaging developing and retaining team members at all levels of our global workforce. Our culture is defined by our Terex Way Values Integrity Respect Improvement Servant Leadership Courage and Citizenship. Our values are the driving force behind our commitment to maintain an inclusive supportive non-discriminatory and safe workplace for all team members. To that end we are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued listened to and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our an Equal Opportunity Employer employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability including disabled veterans you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the recruiting department (person or department) at.

The Company offers competitive salaries advancement opportunities and a full range of benefits including paid vacation 401(k) medical dental and vision.