Field Software Engineer | Manufacturing

Gecko Robotics is helping the worlds most important organizations ensure the availability reliability and sustainability of critical infrastructure. Geckos complete and connected solutions combine wall-climbing robots industry-leading sensors and an AI-powered data platform to provide customerswith a unique window into the current and future health of their physical assets. This enables real-time decision making to increase the efficiency and safety of operations promote mission readiness and protect the environment and civilization from the effects of infrastructure failure.

Gecko Robotics Advanced Manufacturing team is one of its newest and fastest-growing groups building robotic and software systems that accelerate critical industrial operations across the Maritime Industrial Base.

As a Field Software Engineer you will design and implement on-premise data collection and analysis systems embedding with customers at high-mix manufacturing environments to deploy durable scalable software solutions. You will collaborate daily with engineers of all disciplines as well as Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) experts to help modernize critical infrastructure and manufacturing operations.

Due to government program requirements candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Python Typescript

• React Electron

• Docker

• ROS (Robot Operating System)

• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

• Build field deployed applications for use at forges foundries and other manufacturing environments across the Maritime Industrial Base

• Design and implement robust software interfaces between robotic control and data collection systems

• Solve complex deployment challenges as we ship software to edge devices around the US

• Rapidly iterate with customers while building durable long term solutions

• Collaborate daily with engineers of all disciplines as well as addition to Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) experts

• Travel up to 25% to work onsite with end users and internal teams

• 5 years of hands-on experience building and maintaining production systems

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g. Python JavaScript Java C)

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams

• Demonstrated ability to independently own and deliver complex technical projects end-to-end

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams with varied technical backgrounds

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Robotics or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)

• Experience building frontend applications using React

• Experience working with ROS

• Experience designing APIs and interfaces between distributed systems

• Experience supporting U.S. Government or Department of Defense programs

• Familiarity with industrial inspection or Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) concepts is a plus (not required; Gecko provides domain training)

At Gecko our people are our greatest addition to competitive compensation packages we offer company equity 401(k) matching gender-neutral parental leave full medical dental and vision insurance mental health ongoing professional development family planning assistance and flexible paid time off.

Gecko values collaboration innovation and partnership and we believe we do our best work when were together in person. Were an office-first culture but understand that sometimes you may need to work from home. Many people are in the office five days a week others need a bit moreflexibility. Ultimately we care about the outcomes we achieve - and creating a culture of autonomy and trust that enables that impact.

Gecko is committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe it is our collective responsibility to uphold these values and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to join us in our mission to protect todays infrastructure and give form to tomorrows. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion sex gender identity sexual orientation national origin disability uniform service veteran status age or any other protected characteristic per federal state or local law. If you are passionate about what you do and want to use your talents to support our critical mission wed love to hear from you.

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