Staff Robotics Engineer

The Staff/Sr. Staff Robotics Engineer serves as a technical authority in the development and deployment of robotic automation systems within defense manufacturing environments. This role architects advanced robotic workcells, leads cross-functional integration, and ensures compliance with reliability, traceability, and cybersecurity standards. Expertise with FANUC or KUKA robotics is essential.

• Design, program, and commission robotic automation systems using FANUC TP/KAREL or KUKA KRL.
• Architect robotic cells including motion planning, payload modeling, accuracy tuning, and safety systems.
• Model performance for machining, welding, bonding, assembly, or inspection applications.
• Integrate robots with PLCs, safety controllers, SCADA/MES, vision systems, and secure networks.
• Develop offline simulations and digital twins for cycle times, reach studies, and collision avoidance.
• Lead troubleshooting and corrective actions for complex robotic and electromechanical issues.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 10218, ANSI/RIA R15.06, and defense documentation requirements.
• Implement coding standards, change control, and versioning aligned with AS9100 and MIL-STD.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related engineering fields.
• Extensive experience with FANUC or KUKA robots in safety-critical or high-reliability manufacturing.
• Strong background in robot kinematics, coordinate systems, motion optimization, and external axis control.
• Expertise integrating robotics with PLCs, safety systems, vision, and precision metrology tools.
• Experience with requirements-driven engineering, traceability, and validation processes.
• Ability to interpret mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic schematics.
• Familiarity with secure or controlled manufacturing environments and cybersecurity protocols.

• Experience in ITAR, classified, or export-controlled environments.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD documentation, reliability frameworks, and defense QA.
• Experience with NDI automation technologies.
• Background in aerospace, munitions, composites, or precision machining.
• Understanding of digital thread, MES/CMM integration, and traceability frameworks.

Deterrence is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.