Robot Software Engineer Technical Lead

Onward Robotics offers a leadership–driven opportunity in a Pittsburgh area setting with remote options, enabling you to guide robot software engineering from concept through deployment. In this role you will define system requirements, shape architecture, and design robotics solutions, all while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians.

Benefits

Take ownership of critical robotics software initiatives and contribute to the full development lifecycle—from idea generation to deployed systems. Work alongside a skilled team of engineers and technicians in a collaborative environment that values practical problem solving and proven engineering practices, with the flexibility of a remote option in the Pittsburgh region.

Responsibilities

• Lead robotics projects through concept, development, and deployment stages.
• Collaborate with a team of engineers and technicians to deliver integrated robotics solutions.
• Apply deep expertise in robotics hardware, software, sensors, and control systems to project work.
• Define system requirements, develop architectural approaches, and design comprehensive robotics solutions.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Mechatronics or Robotics Engineering
• 3+ years of experience in autonomous robotics system development and implementation
• Proficiency in Python and C++
• Experience with Robot Operating System (ROS)
• Knowledge of robotics principles including kinematics, dynamics, perception, SLAM, sensor fusion, state estimation, control, navigation, path planning, and obstacle avoidance

Technologies

• Python
• C++
• Robot Operating System (ROS)