Senior Robotics & Automation Software Engineer (Lead)

Senior Robotics & Automation Software Engineer (Lead)Oklahoma City, OK (On-Site) / Relocation Welcomed!Partnered Search via Career Staffing Talent (CST)Full-Time | Robotics | Aerospace AutomationCompetitive Base + Bonus (DOE)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.All inquiries are strictly confidential.What You'll OwnLead development of robotic and mobile manipulator software systems operating in production environmentsArchitect real-time systems across motion control, kinematics, and trajectory planningBuild autonomy stacks — perception, localization, mapping, sensor fusion, intelligent task executionDevelop and scale ROS 2 / MoveIt pipelines (C++ / Python)Own full-stack integration across mechanical, electrical, and controls systemsOptimize system performance — latency, synchronization, calibration, and reliabilityDesign simulation environments, HIL testing frameworks, and telemetry pipelinesSet the bar for engineering — code quality, CI/CD, testing, and system robustnessMentor engineers and lead design + code reviewsPartner with operations to deploy and support robotic systems in the fieldWhat You BringBachelor's or Master's in CS, Robotics, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related4+ years building robotics, autonomy, or industrial automation systemsStrong in modern C++ (14/17/20) and PythonHands-on with ROS 2, MoveIt, and real-world robotic systems (manipulation or autonomy)Deep fundamentals: kinematics, control systems, motion planning, perceptionExperience in Linux environments with Git, CI/CD, and debugging toolsTrack record of leading technical initiatives and mentoring engineersU.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (required)Willingness to travel (~10%)Bonus PointsPh.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, or related fieldAdvanced computer vision / 3D perception (SLAM, calibration, inspection pipelines)Field deployment experience with industrial robotic systemsML applied to perception, inspection, or decision-makingCloud / distributed systems (AWS, telemetry, OTA updates)Data architecture for large-scale robotics systemsEmbedded systems + industrial protocols (CAN, EtherCAT, Modbus)Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing experienceWhy This RoleYour work goes from code ? robot ? real-world executionHigh ownership — you're shaping systems, not maintaining themDirect exposure to both engineering and field operationsOpportunity to help define next-gen autonomy in aerospace environmentsThis 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.If this aligns — or even if you're just curious — happy to share full details (team, roadmap, comp, technical stack).CST | Builds teams that move the needle — not just fill seats.