Software Engineer (Robotics & Autonomous Systems)

Job Title: Software Engineer (Robotics & Autonomous Systems)

Location: McLean VA

Job Mode: onsite role

Duration: 6 Months right to hire

Must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident (who has lived in US for past 7 years) and able to get a Public Trust Background.

W2 candidates only preferred

Client is seeking a highly motivated and detail oriented Software Engineer to join a Robotics and Autonomous Systems this role you will design implement test and maintain software that enables advanced autonomous capabilities. This role is onsite in McLean VA.

Responsibilities:

• Designing developing and maintaining software packages for robotics and autonomous systems.
• Implementing software solutions in Python (and optionally C) within a Linux environment.
• Creating unit tests integration tests and supporting automated CI workflows.
• Developing data interface adapters and ensuring seamless communication between software modules.
• Collaborating with cross functional teams to translate project goals into implementation tasks.
• Participating in code reviews and providing constructive feedback to peers.
• Documenting software designs interfaces and architecture to support long term maintainability.
• Prototyping new algorithms and implementing concepts from published research.
• Contributing to Agile ceremonies and project tracking using tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Evaluating tools architectural patterns and design approaches to recommend technical solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant engineering or related field (e.g. Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Science Computer Engineering Robotics Controls Aerospace) or equivalent practical experience.
• Basic understanding of robotics and autonomous systems technologies.
• Experience with design of software packages using Python in a Linux environment.
• Ability to develop unit and integration tests to support continuous integration.
• Experience implementing interface adapters for converting data formats (e.g. JSON XML).
• Ability to collaborate with cross functional team members to break down goals into actionable tasks.
• Experience with using Git for version control.
• Ability to review software and documentation and provide constructive feedback.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in designing implementing and testing C software in a Linux environment.
• Deep knowledge of robotics and autonomous systems technologies architectures and algorithms.
• Ability to review research publications and prototype their methods in software.
• Experience in designing and architecting software systems defining interfaces and selecting languages/libraries.
• Experience evaluating software design options and presenting recommended solutions.
• Knowledge of creating architecture documentation (e.g. ICDs Software Architecture Design Documents).
• Experience developing software within an Agile framework using JIRA and Confluence.