Senior Robotics Engineer

ARA is seeking a highly skilled and innovative senior robotics engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in C++ development, coupled with experience in robotics. This role involves developing robust C++ software for virtual simulation.

This is an on-site position located in San Antonio, TX.

• Design, implement, and optimize high-performance, real-time C++ code for embedded systems, robotics control, and simulation infrastructure.
• Create, maintain, and optimize virtual models and simulation environments to test, validate, and refine robotic systems and algorithms before physical deployment.
• Develop software frameworks (e.g., ROS/ROS2) and algorithms for controlling and integrating various robotic subsystems.
• Analyze data from both simulations and physical hardware to optimize performance and debug system behavior.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience. Advanced degree may serve in partial fulfillment of the experience requirement.
  • Expert-level proficiency in modern C++ (C++11/14/17 or higher) for embedded and real-time systems.
  • Demonstrated experience in robotics software development, including motion planning, perception, and control systems.
  • Experience developing or working with simulation environments (e.g., Gazebo, Unity, Unreal Engine) for robotics applications.
  • Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills to diagnose issues across complex hardware and software systems.
• U.S. citizenship required. Candidates selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

• Familiarity with unmanned Navy systems.
• Portfolio showcasing hands-on projects involving C++ programming and robotics.