Software Engineer - Defense Robotics JN -072026-179110

Software Engineer (Robotics) | Charlotte, NC

We are partnering with an innovative engineering organization at the forefront of defense robotics to hire a Software Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on engineer who enjoys building real-world robotic systems and wants to work on next-generation unmanned vehicles and advanced electro-mechanical technologies. This role offers the unique combination of startup speed and innovation with the stability and resources of an established, highly respected organization.

You'll work alongside a collaborative team developing mission-critical products that push the boundaries of robotics, autonomy, and advanced mobility.

• Competitive base salary
• Quarterly performance bonus
• Relocation assistance available
• Comprehensive healthcare and benefits package
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge robotics and autonomous vehicle technologies
• Stable, growing organization with long-term career advancement opportunities

• Design, develop, and integrate production-quality software for unmanned robotic platforms
• Develop robotic control and autonomy software using ROS2, Python, and C++
• Integrate software with sensors, actuators, embedded hardware, and vehicle systems
• Perform hands-on hardware and software integration, testing, and troubleshooting
• Develop and maintain software within a Linux development environment using Git
• Support rapid prototyping, system validation, and field testing of robotic platforms
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions
• Continuously improve software architecture, system reliability, and development processes

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Professional experience developing software for robotics, embedded systems, or autonomous platforms
• Strong programming experience with Python and C++
• Experience working with ROS2 (or similar robotics middleware)
• Hands-on experience integrating hardware, sensors, and embedded computing platforms
• Working knowledge of Linux development environments and Git version control
• Experience with CAN Bus communication in embedded or robotics applications
• Self-motivated engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges in a fast-paced environment
• Must be eligible to work on ITAR-regulated programs (U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or U.S. Person)

This position is ideal for an engineer who wants to move beyond traditional software development and build technology that operates in the real world. If you enjoy working shoulder-to-shoulder with talented engineers, solving complex integration challenges, and seeing your code come to life on robotic platforms, we'd love to speak with you.

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$140,000 - $150,000