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Wilder Systems Robots

Sr. Robotics Software Engineer

Wilder Systems Robots, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Wilder Systems, based in Austin, TX, is an industrial services company pioneering

Robots-as-a-Service

to automate complex aerospace manufacturing and maintenance processes for commercial and defense sectors. We design, build, and deploy modular autonomous robotic systems—spanning drilling, fastening, inspection, defastening, sanding, blasting, and aircraft-washing platforms.

Our rugged, mobile robots integrate seamlessly into existing facilities, combining

AI-powered perception ,

real-time data tracing , and

advanced motion control

to deliver precision, repeatability, and safety at scale—driving the aerospace industry toward a

lights-out manufacturing future .

Key Responsibilities

Architect, design, and implement the real-time software stack for industrial robots, including motion control algorithms, kinematics, trajectory planning, and MoveIt-based manipulation pipelines in

C++ ,

Python , and

ROS 2 .

Build and refine autonomy features such as perception, localization, mapping, path planning, sensor fusion, and intelligent task execution for

unstructured real-world environments .

Mentor junior engineers and establish best practices for scalable, reliable, and high-performance robot software.

Drive full-stack hardware‑software integration

Lead integration efforts across

mechanical, electrical, and controls teams

to ensure precise synchronization of sensors, actuators, PLCs, and industrial controllers.

Oversee system calibration, network synchronization, and timing optimization for low-latency closed-loop performance.

Guide the design of reusable drivers, middleware layers, and communication interfaces.

Establish robust testing, validation, and performance workflows

Develop and maintain simulation environments, hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) testing, and real-time telemetry pipelines.

Use metrics, logging, and data analytics to

quantify system performance

(e.g., precision, throughput, uptime) and validate against customer KPIs.

Implement root‑cause analysis and system‑level debugging for fielded robotic systems.

Champion software quality and delivery excellence

Set standards for code quality, testing, and CI/CD automation across multiple robotic programs.

Perform design and code reviews, refactor legacy systems, and enforce maintainability and documentation standards.

Collaborate with operations teams to ensure successful deployment and lifecycle support of robotic systems in production environments.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in

Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering , or a related field (Ph.D. preferred).

5+ years

of professional software development experience, including robotics or industrial automation.

Deep expertise in

modern C++ (C++14/17/20)

and

Python

for performance‑critical, real‑time systems.

Proven experience with

ROS 2 ,

MoveIt , and complex robotic manipulation or mobile autonomy stacks.

Strong grasp of

robotics fundamentals : kinematics, control theory, state estimation, motion planning, and perception.

Proficiency with

Linux‑based development ,

Git , CI/CD systems, and real‑time debugging tools.

Demonstrated success leading technical initiatives and mentoring cross‑functional engineering teams.

US Citizen or Permanent Resident required.

Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time

for system deployments, on‑site integration, and customer support.

Preferred Experience

Advanced computer vision and 3D perception, including SLAM, calibration, and inspection pipelines.

Field deployment experience with

industrial robotic platforms —software bring‑up, tuning, and real‑world performance optimization.

Machine learning integration

for inspection, perception, or decision‑making tasks.

Cloud‑native and distributed systems

experience, including

AWS CDK , serverless architectures, telemetry aggregation, and OTA update systems.

Data modeling and backend design for large‑scale robot telemetry and analytics pipelines.

Embedded systems expertise, including

CAN ,

EtherCAT ,

Modbus , or other industrial fieldbus protocols.

Experience developing and maintaining

hardware‑in‑the‑loop test infrastructure

for robotic systems.

Why Wilder Systems

At Wilder Systems, you’ll work on

the frontier of industrial autonomy —building robots that perform mission‑critical operations on some of the world’s most advanced aircraft. You’ll own real systems, not simulations, and see your work deployed on factory floors and flight lines around the world.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Engineering and Information Technology

Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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