Robotics Engineer

Overview

direct-hire only for now, no recruiters please.

ABOUT VIGILANT.ENGINEERING: vigilant .engineering is a fast-growing technical services firm specializing in dual-use hardware innovation—serving both defense and commercial sectors. We partner with startups and OEMs to accelerate product development, deliver engineering excellence, and unlock strategic growth opportunities.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer with extensive experience with robotics engineering, controls theory, robot simulation, Robotic Operation System and Software development on edge. Excellent business and communication skills are a must to develop and define key business questions and to build data sets that answer open questions. You should be able to work well with clients to understand the business requirements and relevant solution paths.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead technical engagements with partners and customers. This includes participating in pre-sales on-site visits, understanding customer requirements, creating consulting proposals and creating packaged Robotics service offerings.
• Become a trusted advisor to our clients through your work to Integrate architectures and solutions into a comprehensive product roadmap in partnership with Product and Program Management, identifying risks and leading project success
• Define, analyze and review development requirements to meet defined and anticipated customer needs and system quality and performance standards.
• Design the control system architecture and interfaces, and implement functionality, typically using a model-based approach.
• Collaborate with Program management, Systems Engineering, and other cross functional teams to drive product definition, design decisions, team alignment, and day to day program execution.
• Support resolution of technical issues by working with the cross-functional teams, such as Mechanical, SW, Technology teams, Quality/Reliability, CM, and vendors.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering with a focus on control system design or equivalent experience
• 5+ years professional experience in robotics and robotics applications
• 3+ years developing production controls software
• Extensive experience in C++/Python programming, software design and architecture, and a history of having successfully driven projects to completion.
• Strong understanding of design patterns and Object Oriented Programming - concurrency and real-time programming
• Experience developing, simulating, and deploying solutions on mobile robots and robotic arms.
• Excellent understanding of ROS (Robot Operating System), including ROS2 Control and MoveIt.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience deploying algorithms for path-planning for one or more agents, SLAM in a dynamic environment, verification and validation of autonomous behaviors.
• Comprehensive understanding of the product development, validation, and support life cycle for a complex vertical product
• Prior Consulting Experience
• Ability to meet vigilant .engineering, customer and/or government security screening and background check requirements are required for this role
• Due to contractual obligations with the U.S. government, this position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident) as defined by applicable federal regulations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree in CS, CE, EE, ME or related
• 8-10+ years professional experience in robotics and robotics applications
• 5+ years developing production controls software
• Modeling, simulation and analysis of complex dynamical systems and sensors
• Vehicle dynamics modeling and tuning.
• UAS experience
• Experience with open-source control systems like Pixhawk and QGroundControl, etc.
• Defense Applications and Systems Design
• Experience leading a team of engineers, test engineers and technicians

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a small, agile team shaping the future of dual-use innovation.
• Work directly with visionary founders, engineers, and operators.
• Make a tangible impact on national security and commercial tech advancement.

Vigilant Engineering, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Seniority Level

Senior

Engineering Services, Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing

Employment Type

Contractor

Job Functions

Engineering, Robotics, Software

Skills

Systems Engineering, Robotics, Control System Design, Software Development, Electrical Engineering