Robotics Embedded Software Engineer - Randolph, United States - Applied Research Associates

Description

If you want to accelerate your career growth and are passionate about applying your expertise to solve problems of national importance, then we have an amazing opportunity for you You will be able to achieve your personal and professional goals in an environment that emphasizes and rewards the entrepreneurial spirit.

Not only will you solve challenging core problems, but youll be also able to grow your career in an exciting environment that promotes teamwork and cross-training in a wide range of related disciplines.

ARAs Integrated Products Division is seeking a Robotics Embedded Software Engineer at our Randolph, VT or Greenville, SC locations.

You will join a dynamic team working on our Robotic, Sensor, and Geotechnical product lines working closely with other Software, Electrical, Mechanical and Systems Engineers to solve complex problems.

You will be part of a team that designs, prototypes, integrates, and troubleshoots next generation technology, bringing state of the art large ground vehicle robotic solutions to both our warfighter and commercial customers.

Our technology stack is diverse and varies per product but most recently it ranges from embedded Linux to Windows applications and Android devices using a variety of programming languages:

C, modern C++, C#, Java and more recently Rust while our development infrastructure includes Gitlab and Gitlab CI for continuous integration.

Our robotics stack is heavily based around C++ and ROS 1/2 while using NixOS for deployment.

What youll do as a Robotics Embedded Software EngineerWork with a team to develop Open and Modular Software Architectures on a variety of platforms during all phases of development:
requirements generation through product delivery and support.
Integrate sensors, algorithms, and software for large optionally manned and optionally autonomous robotic systems.
Work on a collaborative team with other software developers, electrical and mechanical engineers, Program Managers, and technicians.
Develop application software for sensor and platform control systems for both the Robotics and Geoscience product lines.

Robotics Embedded Software Engineer RequirementsBS Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent5-7 years of experienceC/C++, C#, Python, Java, Rust or other modern object-oriented programmingFamiliarity with Linux (preferably NixOS or Ubuntu) and WindowsExperience with software application design and development principals and standardsAbility to develop in an embedded Linux environmentExperience bringing up or developing for embedded ARM or ARM64 boardsRobotics Embedded Software Engineer 2 PreferencesFamiliarity with Linux and Windows developmentAbility to read electrical schematicsBasic electrical debugging with test equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope, logic analyzer)Serial communications protocols (UART, CAN, RS232, RS485)Automotive or heavy machinery experienceCI/CD familiarity (Gitlab CI, Jenkins, Circle CI, Travis etc.)Robotics, ROS 1 or ROS 2Familiarity with C++, Bash, Python, CMake, NixNetworkingCompany & Division InformationARA is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences.

The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2,000 professionals and is rapidly growing.

ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.

The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.
At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. We realize that employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm.

Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the companys success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Our motto is Engineering and Science That Matters for Fun & Profit and we live our core values of Passion, Freedom, Service and Growth every day.

QualificationsMotivationsPreferredGoal Completion:
Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasksSelf-Starter:Inspired to perform without outside help

Growth Opportunities:

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibilityFlexibility:Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goalsEducationRequiredBachelor of Science or better in Software EngineeringExperienceRequired5-7 years: Experience related to the positionEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.

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