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ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Software Engineer - Robotics

ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Software Engineer - Robotics

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San antonio, United states

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17-02-2026

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Skills

Communication Python Research Organization C++ Robotics

Job Specifications

Who We Are:

The Robotics Department develops industrial robotic, automated, and autonomous solutions for government and commercial clients across a wide range of industries.

Objectives of this Role:

Contribute to solving real-world challenges by building advanced capabilities, technologies, and solutions in the field of industrial robotics and automation.
Support mechanical design, software/controls development, hardware integration, and testing on industrial robots and custom automation hardware.
Be part of a team with some of the brightest minds in industrial robotics.
Find new applications, industries, and clients for novel automation capabilities.
Activities will include work primarily at SwRI facilities/laboratories.
Meetings as well as deployment efforts may occur at commercial and government client facilities.
Visit https://robotics.swri.org to learn about some of the work we do

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

Communicate effectively with internal team, external clients, and industry partners.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to develop technical solutions, and coordinate technical tasks with project managers and engineering staff.
Develop hardware and/or software solutions for robotic and automated system.
Development tasks include: design, build, debug, and implementation at client facilities.
Coordinate individual performance goals and objectives set by the organization
Assist in preparing proposals and cost estimates.
Interact with customers to promote new business and develop technical requirements for projects.
Has a special focus on mechanical design for mechanisms.

Requirements:

Requires a Bachelors, Masters or a PhD in Robotics, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other robotics-related engineering degree.
0-5 years: BS candidates must have relevant academic research and/or internship experience. MS and PhD candidates must have completed graduate work related to robotics or mechatronics.
Strong mechanical design skills; Experience with mechanical design, mechatronics, and/or robotics through an internship, co-op, student competition team, or graduate research is required.
Strong software skills; C++ or Python preferred; Robot Operating System (ROS) experience preferred.
Operational and/or research experience with software is required.
Strong communication skills.
A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements:

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas

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 labora... Know more