Robotic Software Engineer

Hendrick Technical Solutions offers an onsite opportunity in Charlotte, NC for a Robotic Software Engineer. This role provides a competitive annual salary ranging from USD 110,236 to 132,757, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package designed to support health, financial security, and ongoing learning. Expect 401(k) with matching, health, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, paid time off, relocation assistance, and tuition reimbursement, all within a culture that values collaboration, focus, and steady delivery. The position is based on site in Charlotte and centers on ROS2 software for unmanned vehicles and defense robotics in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

Responsibilities

• Robotics Software Design & Development: design, develop, and integrate production-quality, field-reliable software for UxV platforms and robotic prototypes from concept through fielded capability.
• Software Development: develop, implement, and optimize robotic control and autonomy software, primarily using ROS2, Python, and C++.
• Hardware/Software Integration: work hands-on with sensors, actuators, computer hardware, and end user devices to bring up and integrate systems; provide electrical troubleshooting as needed to ensure reliable, field-ready performance.
• Subsystem Integration: integrate adjacent robot components and subsystems such as compute modules, BMS, chargers, and power/communications interfaces, ensuring robust bring-up, reliable data exchange, and clean integration into the robotics software stack.
• Rapid Integration & Turnaround: execute fast-turnaround integration projects to bring up new capabilities quickly, iterate with urgency, and deliver dependable results under aggressive timelines.
• System Operations: manage and maintain software repositories with Git, operate in a Linux development environment, and help establish disciplined development workflows (builds, testing, and release practices) that support reliable deployments.
• Problem Solving & Refinement: apply a thorough approach to identify and solve complex technical challenges, continually refining products beyond initial specifications.
• Collaboration & Communication: act as a trusted partner within multidisciplinary teams, effectively sharing technical information and producing high-quality written work.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, remain calm under pressure, and commit to long work weeks when needed while balancing downtime; understands the intersection of business development and engineering.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, robotics, electrical engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• 2–4 years of professional software engineering experience in a production environment, delivering reliable, maintainable code suitable for field use.
• Android and edge compute proficiency for robotics and embedded computers (eg, Raspberry Pi, Jetson).
• Experience with ROS2, Python, and C++, focusing on building and debugging nodes and sensor/actuator integration.
• Front-end development experience and operator interfaces for tele-operation and unmanned system control.
• Ability to augment workflows with AI coding tools to accelerate development, improve quality, and shorten delivery timelines.
• Proficiency in sensor integration, including drivers, configuration/calibration, and dependable use of data within a robotics software stack.
• Proven CAN bus experience: integrating, debugging, and validating CAN-based devices and networks in a robotics environment.
• Git proficiency and strong Linux skills; hands-on with software quality practices (unit and integration testing, debugging, code reviews) and CI/CD in Linux.
• Highly independent, capable of defining technical roadmaps and managing deadlines from concept to delivery.
• Confident and articulate communicator for internal discussions and external presentations; capable of representing Hendrick well in interactions.
• Very thorough in approach, consistently seeking ways to refine products.
• Genuine interest in defense robotics and contributing to the field;Produces high-quality, professional written work.
• Understanding of startup and entrepreneurial dynamics, including dedication to long work weeks balanced with downtime.
• Team-oriented; collaborates effectively with teammates on a daily basis and maintains strong internal relationships in a calm, high-performance culture.

Technologies

• ROS2
• Python
• C++
• Android
• Raspberry Pi
• Jetson
• Git
• Linux
• Gazebo
• Ignition
• CAN bus

Bonus Skills & Knowledge

• Experience with robotics simulation and tooling (Gazebo/Ignition) and using simulation to accelerate development and testing.
• Strong understanding of robotics networking concepts, including IP layers.
• Proven track record in developing robotic systems for high-reliability industries.
• Tactical and unmanned systems experience, specifically ATAK, UGV/UAV autonomy, and custom operator interfaces.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Location: In person at our Charlotte, NC office.