Senior Robotics & Automation Software Engineer (Lead) Oklahoma City, OK (On-Site) / Relocation Welcomed! Partnered Search via Career Staffing Talent (CST) Full-Time | Robotics | Aerospace Automation Competitive 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 environments Architect real-time systems across motion control, kinematics, and trajectory planning Build autonomy stacks — perception, localization, mapping, sensor fusion, intelligent task execution 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 PythonHands-on with ROS 2, MoveIt, and real-world robotic systems (manipulation or autonomy) Deep fundamentals: kinematics, control systems, motion planning, perception Experience in Linux environments with Git, CI/CD, and debugging tools Track record of leading technical initiatives and mentoring engineersU.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (required) Willingness to travel (~10%)
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Ph. D. in Robotics, Computer Science, or related field Advanced computer vision / 3D perception (SLAM, calibration, inspection pipelines) Field deployment experience with industrial robotic systemsML applied to perception, inspection, or decision-making Cloud / distributed systems (AWS, telemetry, OTA updates) Data architecture for large-scale robotics systems Embedded systems + industrial protocols (CAN, EtherCAT, Modbus) Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing experience Why This RoleYour work goes from code ? robot ? real-world execution 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. 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.
