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Robotics Software Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $166,000–$166,000🗓 2026-07-14 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design, develop, and integrate software connecting autonomous platforms with mission payloads, stores management systems, and networked devices for defense operations.

Role type

Senior IC robotics software engineer (defense autonomy)

Builds

Networked software, APIs, data transport layers, and hardware interfaces for autonomous vehicle fleets and payload systems

Domain

Defense technology / Autonomous systems / Networking

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

C++, Rust, Networking software, API/ICD design, Data transport (UDP/TCP), Hardware interfacing, Systems-level thinking

Preferred skills

Stores Management Systems (SMS), Aerospace/Defense protocols (MIL-STD-1553, ARINC), Distributed systems, Embedded/Real-time systems, Python/Go, Performance optimization

Technologies

C++, Rust, HTTP, REST, gRPC, UDP, TCP, Linux, RTOS

Responsibilities

Engineer scalable networked software for routers/switches; Design payload and SMS integration software; Architect APIs and ICDs for distributed systems; Build low-latency data transport layers; Write hardware-interfacing code for embedded devices; Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware and vehicle teams; Deploy and debug systems in operational environments

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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