Software Engineer (Robotics & Autonomous Systems)

Title: Software Engineer (Robotics & Autonomous Systems) Location: McLean, VA (on-site role) 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. Responsibilities: 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. Qualifications 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. Preferred Qualifications 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.

Created: 2026-03-10