Software Engineer; Robotics & Autonomous Systems

Title:
Software Engineer (Robotics & Autonomous Systems)

Location:
McLean, VA (on-site role)

Duration: 6 Months+ w/ right to hire

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

• 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.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s 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.

• 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.