Senior Robotics Autonomy Engineer
PEAK Technical Staffing
Pittsburgh, PA
#Eng-IT-01
Job description
We are seeking a talented and experienced Robotic Planning / Autonomy Engineer with a strong software development background to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a key role in implementing and refining autonomy solutions that scale across diverse industrial processes and robotic configurations.
In this position, you'll collaborate closely with hardware and software engineers, integrating research and innovative ideas into our robotic platforms to drive real-world solutions. We are committed to empowering the modern workforce with advanced robotic tools that save time, effort, and provide tangible value to operators.
Responsibilities:
· Develop and implement autonomy solutions across multiple robotic systems, solving complex problems in cutting-edge robotics applications.
· Collaborate with a cross-functional team of engineers to ensure seamless integration of software and hardware.
· Write production-ready code, adhering to best practices in software engineering, including unit testing, simulation testing, and field testing.
· Focus on areas such as multi-robot task allocation, high-dimensional planning, control, combinatorial optimization, motion planning and adaptive process control.
· Ensure reliable robotic operation by conducting rigorous testing and validation of systems.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field (Master's preferred but not required).
· 5+ years of experience developing complex software systems, with a focus on robotics, AI/ML, automation, or related technologies.
· Strong knowledge of C++ with extensive experience in large-scale software systems and design patterns.
· Expertise in multithreaded programming and optimization techniques.
· Solid foundation in mathematics, problem-solving, and algorithm development.
· Experience in robotics planning, decision-making systems, or implementing advanced control algorithms.
· Ability to work within large codebases and produce high-quality, production-level code.
· Excellent lateral thinking skills and a strong attention to detail, balancing rapid development with rigorous technical standards.
· Willingness to travel as needed.
Preferred Skills:
· Experience with robotic kinematics, dynamics, and trajectory planning.
· Familiarity with combinatorial optimization and complex algorithmic design.
· Background in regression testing, automated schedulers, and robotics decision-makers.
About the Company
PEAK Technical Staffing
For over 50 years, PEAK has excelled in providing comprehensive staffing and workforce solutions. We go beyond traditional staffing to offer a holistic, on-demand workforce model, addressing every facet of your workforce needs.