Southwest Research Institute · 15 hours ago
LEAD ENGINEER - PRINCIPAL ENGINEER - Motion Planning Expert - Robotics
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expSouthwest Research Institute is dedicated to developing automated solutions for various clients. They are seeking a Lead Engineer to contribute to advanced capabilities in industrial robotics, focusing on motion planning, software design, and business development.
Innovation ManagementMarket ResearchMechanical EngineeringNon ProfitProduct Research
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Communicate effectively with internal team, external clients, and industry partners
Design, build, debug and implement robotic and automation solutions primarily using software skills
Coordinate individual performance goals and objectives set by the organization as well as lead project teams to realize organizational objectives
Prepare proposals and cost estimates. Interact with customers to promote new business and develop technical requirements
Has a special focus on software design for motion planning and perception of robotic manipulators
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelors, Masters or a PhD in Robotics, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, or other robotics-related engineering degree
10-15 years: Candidates must have relevant industry experience in robotic motion planning; The company could be a manufacturer, robotics company, robotics integrator, etc
10-15 years: Strong software skills; C++ or Python required
10-15 years: Strong communication skills
2-5 years: Robot Operating System (ROS) experience required
A valid/clear driver's license is required
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen
Company
Southwest Research Institute
Southwest Research Institute is an independent organization benefiting the government and others through innovative science and more.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.47MKey Investors
NASAUS Department of EnergyARPA-E
2025-03-11Grant· $3M
2023-06-09Grant· $2M
2022-12-14Series Unknown· $1.61M
Leadership Team
Walter D. Downing
Executive Vice President and COO
Alan Stern
Associate Vice President
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