Senior Robotics & Automation Software Engineer (Lead)

CST | Senior Robotics & Automation Software Engineer (Lead) Partnered Search via Career Staffing Talent (CST) Career Staffing Talent (CST) is partnered with a next-generation robotics company deploying Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) solutions across aerospace manufacturing and maintenance environments. This is not a “lab role.” This is real-world robotics at scale. We’re looking for a Lead Software Engineer to architect and deploy autonomous systems operating in mission-critical, production environments . You’ll sit at the center of perception, planning, and motion — owning systems end-to-end and helping define how these robots perform in the field. If you’re a builder who wants to see your code move physical systems in the real world , this is worth a conversation. What You’ll Own Lead development of robotic and mobile manipulator software systems operating in production environments Architect real-time systems across motion control, kinematics, and trajectory planning Develop and scale ROS 2 / MoveIt pipelines (C++ / Python) Own full-stack integration across mechanical, electrical, and controls systems Optimize system performance — latency, synchronization, calibration, and reliability Design simulation environments, HIL testing frameworks, and telemetry pipelines Set the bar for engineering — code quality, CI/CD, testing, and system robustness Mentor engineers and lead design + code reviews Partner with operations to deploy and support robotic systems in the field What You Bring Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS, Robotics, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related 4+ years building robotics, autonomy, or industrial automation systems Strong in modern C++ (14/17/20) and Python Hands‑on with ROS 2, MoveIt, and real‑world robotic systems (manipulation or autonomy) Experience in Linux environments with Git, CI/CD, and debugging tools Track record of leading technical initiatives and mentoring engineers Willingness to travel (~10%) Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, or related field Advanced computer vision / 3D perception (SLAM, calibration, inspection pipelines) Field deployment experience with industrial robotic systems ML applied to perception, inspection, or decision‑making Data architecture for large‑scale robotics systems Embedded systems + industrial protocols (CAN, EtherCAT, Modbus) Hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) testing experience Why This Role High ownership — you’re shaping systems, not maintaining them Direct exposure to both engineering and field operations Opportunity to help define next‑gen autonomy in aerospace environments This is a high‑impact seat — you won’t be another cog in the wheel; you’ll directly shape how real‑world robotic systems are built, deployed, and scaled. #J-18808-Ljbffr Career Staffing Talent