robotics jobs in San Diego

Develop and maintain the autonomy software integration layer for autonomous aerial vehicles, bridging planning, controls, simulation, and vehicle hardware interfaces. You'll design and execute software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop tests, debug cross-system failures, build integration tooling for deployment and diagnostics, and support flight-test campaigns from preparation through post-flight analysis.…See more This role requires strong production C++ and Python skills, hands-on experience integrating autonomous software with real hardware, and the ability to reason across configuration, networking, timing, and hardware boundaries to surface architectural brittleness.

Lead the integration of autonomy software with platform software for autonomous systems, responsible for building glue layers, investigating cross-system failures, and supporting deployment to hardware. Develop and maintain test infrastructure, instrumentation, and documentation; work with Flight Operations to define test objectives and analyze integration failures.…See more Design reference integrations, deployment workflows, and tooling for edge devices, and contribute to Pilot training materials. Requires deep C++ expertise, Linux development, and experience building, testing, and debugging software for robotics, perception, planning, or autonomous systems.

Senior Automation Engineer supporting the development, maintenance, and operation of complex custom automation systems in a biotech environment. Responsibilities include understanding system requirements, developing scripted protocols, supporting system integration across hardware and software, troubleshooting failures, and ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and GxP principles.…See more The role requires proficiency in C#, experience with robotics, motion control, machine vision, and strong problem-solving skills to maintain system uptime in a regulated biotech setting.

Senior Software Test and Automation Engineer responsible for designing and developing automated test infrastructure, validation tooling, and CI/CD integration for autonomy software systems. The role involves building Python-based test frameworks, regression and integration test suites, and performance analysis tools across simulation, SIL, HIL, and hardware environments.…See more Requires 4–7 years of experience in software test automation for robotics, autonomy, or aerospace systems, with strong proficiency in Python, Linux, and CI/CD practices. The engineer will collaborate with autonomy, systems engineering, and flight test teams to define validation strategies and provide objective software quality metrics.

Senior Automation Engineer responsible for developing, maintaining, and operating complex custom automation systems in a biotech stem-cell therapy environment. The role requires designing scripted protocols, integrating hardware and software components, troubleshooting system failures, and ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and GxP principles.…See more Requires 5+ years in hardware design, automation, or biotech; proficiency in C#; and hands-on experience with robotics, motion control, sensors, and machine vision systems.

Senior Project Manager overseeing embedded software development programs with 10+ years' experience managing delivery across distributed onshore-offshore teams. Responsible for sprint planning, release management, risk mitigation, and escalation triage using agile/SAFe methodologies.…See more Requires proficiency in Confluence, MS Project, and Smartsheet for backlog and status reporting, plus background in robotics and embedded systems to credibly communicate with engineering stakeholders.

Research Programmer III will develop machine learning and computational methods to understand behavior and neural activity in the Kennedy Lab at Scripps Research. The role involves building and training deep neural networks for supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning problems, applying computer vision for high-throughput animal phenotyping, and contributing to scientific papers.…See more Candidates must have 4+ years of software development experience in Python with demonstrated expertise in deep learning, version control (git/GitHub), and software engineering principles. The position offers opportunities to lead independent research projects on datasets from collaborating institutions and is ideal for those building toward graduate studies in computational neuroscience or machine learning.

Senior Principal Software Engineer leading the Robotic Automation team at Monarch Quantum, responsible for architecting and maintaining complex distributed software systems that manage robotic hardware and manufacturing execution. Requires 10+ years of software engineering experience with 8+ years of professional C++ development and strong Python expertise, including experience designing fleet management, data management, or manufacturing systems.…See more The role combines hands-on coding and code/design review leadership with strategic planning, mentorship, and technical risk mitigation across C++ and Python codebases. Requires U.S. person status due to export-controlled information access.

Lead end-to-end robotics system architecture spanning hardware, firmware, OS, middleware, AI runtimes, and cloud integration at the principal/director level. Define architectural principles for real-time behavior, performance, safety, determinism, and scalability across heterogeneous compute (CPU/GPU/DSP/NPU/MCU), and guide decisions across perception, localization, navigation, planning, manipulation, and control stacks.…See more Architect multi-sensor systems with precise timing/synchronization (PTP/IEEE 1588), sensor fusion pipelines, and ROS 2/DDS-based middleware. Provide technical leadership, mentorship, hiring standards, and influence multi-year platform strategy.

Senior Automation Engineer responsible for investigating equipment and process performance, optimizing designs and fixture systems, and managing capital planning for automation investments. Will lead end-to-end automation projects from requirements through FAT/SAT/deployment, specify and qualify manufacturing equipment, and drive the transfer of processes from R&D to production at scale.…See more Requires 8–12 years' experience in automated manufacturing systems, design of experiments, statistical analysis, and regulatory compliance (FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485), with hands-on expertise in PLC/HMI, robotics, machine vision, and equipment integration.

Saronic Technologies seeks experienced Systems Software Engineers to develop software for autonomous maritime systems, working across the full stack from low-level hardware interfaces and embedded systems to backend services and infrastructure. The role requires strong software engineering fundamentals and hands-on experience with cyber-physical systems, sensor/actuator integration, distributed services, and mission-critical reliability.…See more Candidates should have 5+ years of professional experience with C++, Python, Rust, or Go, Linux proficiency, and a track record building systems that interact with real-world hardware in robotics, autonomy, aerospace, or similar domains.

The Senior Automation Engineer will develop, maintain, and troubleshoot complex custom automation systems for biotech applications, with a focus on hardware–software integration and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include writing operational protocols, performing system integration, conducting verification and validation testing, and collaborating across cross-functional teams.…See more The role requires a strong foundation in automation engineering principles, C# proficiency, hands-on experience with robotics, motion control, sensors, and machine vision, plus familiarity with FDA regulations (21 CFR Parts 11, 210, 211, 820) and GxP principles.

Lead small to mid-sized engineering projects and support larger programs as a Technical Project Manager at an optical and photonics company. Manage scope, schedule, and budget; delegate tasks; mentor junior engineers; and serve as the primary client liaison from project inception through completion.…See more Apply strong technical expertise in a multidisciplinary environment spanning optical, mechanical, electrical, and software engineering to deliver complex custom solutions on time and within budget.

Staff Software Engineer role focused on building autonomous trajectory planning and motion control software for single and multi-agent systems. The engineer will develop reliable, maintainable C++ software with Python for prototyping and testing, diagnose complex algorithmic and software failures, and take features from ideation through flight testing.…See more Requires a Master's degree in computer science or robotics (or PhD) with 5+ years of professional experience building and debugging motion planning, robotics, or autonomous systems software. The role includes mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across teams to refine requirements and deliver scalable autonomy architectures.

SAIC seeks a Senior Integration Test Engineer to verify, test, troubleshoot, and debug software controlling Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs). The role involves developing automated test suites in Python and Selenium, designing simulation programs, deploying Docker containers on RHEL systems, and performing integration testing both remotely and on-site.…See more Requires an active Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, and hands-on experience with software testing, Linux systems, and automation tooling.

A senior software integration engineer responsible for debugging complex systems spanning Linux, networking, hardware interfaces, and distributed software components. The role involves building Docker-based deployment workflows, participating in field testing and demonstrations, and collaborating with core teams to integrate payloads and external systems through APIs, SDKs, and communication protocols.…See more Requires 5+ years of software engineering experience with strong fundamentals across the stack, proficiency in modern languages (C++, Python, Rust, Go, Java, TypeScript), and deep Linux and networking knowledge. The position emphasizes production-ready reliability, ability to modify large codebases quickly, and hands-on support for fielded systems.

Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex software releases for Hivemind Enterprise, a autonomy software platform used by Shield AI and third parties to build unmanned systems. Drive major test automation initiatives, manage large-scale test operations from CI through HIL and flight test, and collaborate across engineering, product, and customer teams to define scope, timelines, and resource allocation.…See more Requires 8+ years in program/engineering management or software test engineering with deep technical foundations in test engineering, software development lifecycle optimization, and complex HW/SW systems testing.

This software engineering internship involves developing embedded software for real-time control of advanced tactical radio equipment, working across the full software development lifecycle from requirements analysis through testing and integration. The role requires applying computer science and engineering principles using multiple programming languages (C++, C#, C, Java, Python, etc.) on embedded real-time operating systems (VxWorks, Linux, QNX, Integrity, Windows CE) and evaluating hardware-software interfaces.…See more Interns will develop test procedures, participate in peer reviews, and utilize modeling tools to conduct experimental tests. The position demands a strong foundation in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, electrical engineering, or related disciplines.

Applications Engineer supporting Shield AI's autonomy software products, deployed globally (~50% travel) to integrate and support enterprise software with customers. You'll become expert in the Hivemind enterprise software stack and autonomy modules, provide technical training and support, develop AI/autonomy applications using the SDK, assist with sales demos and post-sales deployment, debug API integration issues, and collaborate with product engineering on customer feedback.…See more Requires 5+ years industry experience, 2+ years in applications/integration engineering and startup environments, strong C++ proficiency, intermediate Python, and a degree in Engineering or Computer Science.

Shield AI seeks a Senior Staff Engineer to design and deploy autonomous capabilities for maritime surface vehicles. The role spans algorithm development, real-time software engineering, system integration, and field testing—requiring deep expertise in robotics, motion planning, decision-making, and unmanned systems.…See more You will collaborate across perception, planning, simulation, and hardware teams to mature autonomy solutions from prototypes to operational deployment, with ~25% travel to integration events and customer sites.

Senior Software Engineer responsible for developing high-performance autonomy software modules for maritime unmanned systems, from algorithm prototyping through real-world deployment and testing. The role requires 7–10+ years of experience in robotics, control systems, motion planning, or autonomous vehicle development, with proficiency in C++ and Python.…See more Responsibilities include cross-functional collaboration with perception and planning teams, integration of autonomy capabilities onto surface vehicles, analysis of mission logs, and contribution to autonomy roadmaps through R&D and algorithm innovation.

Senior Automation Engineer supporting development, maintenance, and operation of complex custom automation systems in a biotech environment. Responsibilities include understanding system requirements, developing scripted protocols, integrating hardware and software components, troubleshooting failures, and ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and GxP principles.…See more Requires 5+ years in hardware design, automation, or biotech, with proficiency in C#, robotics, motion control, machine vision, and electronic systems integration.

Build and integrate agentic AI systems with physical laboratory automation platforms (Hamilton, Tecan, Opentrons) and LIMS infrastructure to autonomously design, run, and refine chemistry and biology experiments. Design multi-agent orchestration architectures with state management, error recovery, and tool integration; prototype agent planning strategies and memory systems; deploy containerized services on Kubernetes with GitOps and CI/CD.…See more Work hands-on with chemists, biologists, and automation engineers to transition prototypes into production lab operations that measurably accelerate the Design-Make-Test-Analyze cycle.

Senior Automation Engineer at a biotech firm developing autologous stem-cell therapies. Responsible for developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex custom automation systems, including scripted protocols, hardware-software integration, and verification/validation testing.…See more Requires 5+ years in hardware design, automation, or biotech, with strong C# software integration skills, robotics and motion control expertise, and knowledge of FDA regulations (21 CFR 11, 210, 211, 820) and GxP principles.

Lead large-scale SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) implementations and transformations for enterprise clients across manufacturing, retail, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods. Own program governance, delivery timelines, budgets, and risk management while driving solution architecture decisions aligned with client supply chain strategy.…See more Provide hands-on oversight of EWM solution design including warehouse structure, process optimization, labor management, yard management, and automation integration across SAP MM, SD, TM, PP modules and non-SAP systems. Mentor junior consultants, manage cross-functional teams, and build client capability throughout end-to-end implementations including SIT, UAT, and cutover planning.