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Robotics Software Engineer
LouisvilleOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Designs, develops, tests and integrates autonomy software for unmanned off-highway robotic vehicles, covering perception, navigation, state estimation and autonomous behaviors. Works across the full development lifecycle from problem definition through deployment.
About this role
Stratom, Inc. is a mission-driven engineering company building autonomous and unmanned off-highway vehicles and related robotic systems. Our systems operate in demanding real-world environments, where performance, reliability, and engineering discipline are essential. Integrating advanced autonomy with rugged industrial hardware for austere conditions.
Our work spans the full lifecycle of complex systems, from early concept and prototyping through fielded deployment. With multiple working prototypes in hand, our next major opportunity is transitioning these platforms into production over the coming years to deliver capable systems at scale. We are looking for talented and experienced engineers who want to take ownership of hard problems and play a key role in bringing multiple platforms into production.
Our work spans the full lifecycle of complex systems, from early concept and prototyping through fielded deployment. With multiple working prototypes in hand, our next major opportunity is transitioning these platforms into production over the coming years to deliver capable systems at scale. We are looking for talented and experienced engineers who want to take ownership of hard problems and play a key role in bringing multiple platforms into production.
Key Responsibilities
Stratom is seeking a Robotics Software Engineer with 3-5 years of experience to support the design, development, testing, and integration of advanced autonomus robotic systems.
This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands-on problem solving and working across the full development process - problem definition, system design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
The Robotics Software Engineer will work closely with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams to develop reliable software systems while growing technical expertise in robotics software development including perception, navigation, state estimation, and autonomous behaviors.
This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands-on problem solving and working across the full development process - problem definition, system design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
The Robotics Software Engineer will work closely with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams to develop reliable software systems while growing technical expertise in robotics software development including perception, navigation, state estimation, and autonomous behaviors.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Robotics, Software, or Equivalent Engineering + 3 - 5 years experience
- Master of Science in Robotics, Software, or Equivalent Engineering + 1 - 3 years experience
- Experience developing software for robotic applications
- Proficiency with C++ programming languages
- Experience with modern software development practices (version control, unit testing, CI/CD).
- Knowledge of motion planning, navigation, mapping, or control systems
- Understanding of kinematics, dynamics, and state estimation (e.g., Kalman filtering)
- Experience developing on Linux-based systems
- Ability to work with sensors (LIDAR, cameras, IMUs), actuators, and microcontrollers
- Experience debugging hardware/software interfaces
- Experience executing functional, integration, regression, and system-level tests in a structured engineering environment
Preferred Skills
- Strong Proficiency with C/C++, Python
- Hands-on experience with ROS or ROS2
- Experience selecting sensors for robotic applications
- Experience developing and deploying autonomous behaviors for mobile robots
- Experience developing and deploying motion planning software for MDoF robotic arms
- Experience developing GUI applications for human-machine interfaces
- Proficiency in simulation environment setup and management
Soft Skills
- Strong problem-solving skills and engineering judgment
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Collaborative team member with a hands-on approach
- Willingness to learn and take ownership of engineering challenges
A Note About This Role
These qualifications represent the types of experience that tend to be successful at Stratom. We are intentionally building a small, highly effective team, and we value engineers who bring complementary strengths. Roles at Stratom often intersect, and the exact responsibilities may evolve based on the skills and initiative of the person who joins. Ultimately, we are building a team that contributes to our mission.
These qualifications represent the types of experience that tend to be successful at Stratom. We are intentionally building a small, highly effective team, and we value engineers who bring complementary strengths. Roles at Stratom often intersect, and the exact responsibilities may evolve based on the skills and initiative of the person who joins. Ultimately, we are building a team that contributes to our mission.
Additional Requirements
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
While a DoD Security Clearance is not required when starting at Stratom, we require our employees maintain their eligibility to obtain one.
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
While a DoD Security Clearance is not required when starting at Stratom, we require our employees maintain their eligibility to obtain one.
Benefits
Stratom offers an array of benefits to eligible full-time employees, including health insurance, life and AD&D insurance, a retirement investment plan, annual paid time off, and holiday pay.
Stratom is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Stratom is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Skills
CC++CI/CDDynamicsGitGUI DevelopmentIMUKalman FilteringKinematicsLiDARLinuxMappingMicrocontrollersMotion PlanningNavigationPythonROSROS2SimulationUnit Testing
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