Senior Robotics&Automation Software Engineer (Lead), Oklahoma City

CST | Senior Robotics&Automation Software Engineer (Lead) Oklahoma City, OK (On-Site) / Relocation Welcomed! Partnered Search via Career Staffing Talent (CST) Full-Time | Robotics | Aerospace Automation Competitive Base Bonus (DOE) Career Staffing Talent (CST) is partnered with a next-generation robotics company deploying Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) solutions across aerospace manufacturing and maintenance environments. This is not a“lab role.” This is real-world robotics at scale. We’re looking for a Lead Software Engineer to architect and deploy autonomous systems operating in mission-critical, production environments . You’ll sit at the center of perception, planning, and motion — owning systems end-to-end and helping define how these robots perform in the field. If you’re a builder who wants to see your code move physical systems in the real world , this is worth a conversation. All inquiries are strictly confidential. What You’ll Own • Lead development of robotic and mobile manipulator software systems operating in production environments • Architect real-time systems across motion control, kinematics, and trajectory planning • Build autonomy stacks — perception, localization, mapping, sensor fusion, intelligent task execution • Develop and scale ROS 2 / MoveIt pipelines (C++ / Python)• Own full-stack integration across mechanical, electrical, and controls systems • Optimize system performance — latency, synchronization, calibration, and reliability • Design simulation environments, HIL testing frameworks, and telemetry pipelines • Set the bar for engineering — code quality, CI/CD, testing, and system robustness • Mentor engineers and lead design code reviews • Partner with operations to deploy and support robotic systems in the field What You Bring • Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS, Robotics, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related • 4 years building robotics, autonomy, or industrial automation systems • Strong in modern C++ (14/17/20) and Python • Hands-on with ROS 2, MoveIt, and real-world robotic systems (manipulation or autonomy) • Deep fundamentals: kinematics, control systems, motion planning, perception • Experience in Linux environments with Git, CI/CD, and debugging tools • Track record of leading technical initiatives and mentoring engineers • U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (required) • Willingness to travel (~10%) ⭐ Bonus Points • Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, or related field • Advanced computer vision / 3D perception (SLAM, calibration, inspection pipelines) • Field deployment experience with industrial robotic systems • ML applied to perception, inspection, or decision-making • Cloud / distributed systems (AWS, telemetry, OTA updates) • Data architecture for large-scale robotics systems • Embedded systems industrial protocols (CAN, EtherCAT, Modbus) • Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing experience Why This Role • Your work goes from code → robot → real-world execution • High ownership — you’re shaping systems, not maintaining them • Direct exposure to both engineering and field operations • Opportunity to help define next-gen autonomy in aerospace environments • This is a high-impact seat — you won’t be another cog in the wheel; you’ll directly shape how real-world robotic systems are built, deployed, and scaled. If this aligns — oreven if you’re just curious — happy to share full details (team, roadmap, comp, technical stack). CST | Builds teams that move the needle — not just fill seats.