Southwest Research Institute

About the Company

Southwest Research Institute is an independent, nonprofit, applied research and development organization. The staff numbers approximately 3,200 professionals specializing in the creation and transfer of technology in engineering and the physical sciences. Research volume for fiscal year 2024 was $915 million. SwRI headquarters occupy more than 1,500 acres in San Antonio, Texas, and provide more than 2.4 million square feet of laboratories, test facilities, workshops, and offices.

SwRI maintains technical offices and laboratories in Ann Arbor, Mich.; Boulder, Colo.; Hanover, Md.; Ogden, Utah; Minneapolis, Minn.; Oklahoma City; Warner Robins, Ga.; and Durham, N.H.

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Southwest Research Institute

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ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Software Engineer - Robotics

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Engineer - Research Software Engineer (Robotics) **Role Summary** Develop industrial robotics and automation solutions for government and commercial clients. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance technologies in robotics, mechatronics, and autonomous systems. Focus on mechanical design, software/controls integration, and client-facing innovation. **Expectations** Deliver technical solutions, coordinate tasks with project teams, prepare proposals, and define project requirements. Requires mechanical design focus and client collaboration to expand automation applications. **Key Responsibilities** Communicate with stakeholders to align project goals; develop hardware/software for robotics systems; test and deploy solutions at client facilities; support proposal development; coordinate performance objectives with organizational goals. **Required Skills** Mechanical design expertise (CAD, mechanisms); software development (C++, Python, ROS); robotics systems integration; problem-solving for automation challenges; strong written/verbal communication; valid driver’s license. **Required Education & Certifications** Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. 0–5 years of relevant research, academic, or industry experience (BS: internships/research; MS/PhD: graduate robotics/mechatronics focus). U.S. citizenship required for security clearance eligibility. --- Note: Special requirements (e.g., government security clearance, U.S. citizenship) are included as relevant to role eligibility.

San antonio, United states

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17-02-2026