Mechanical Engineering
Principal Robotics Engineer
Macon, GA
$150,000 to $191,000 a year
The employer is a space company building small-satellite platforms and ground systems.
Our Macon office is growing, and we need a Principal Robotics Engineer who can set technical direction from day one. You will work closely with a collaborative mechanical engineering group and report to the mechanical engineering manager. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is on site at our Macon location.
What you’ll do
- Integrate sensors, actuators and compute hardware
- Work across mechanical, electrical and software teams
- Develop software for robot perception, planning and control
- Tune and validate robot performance in the lab and the field
- Write simulation and test tools
- Mentor junior engineers and review their work
- Set technical standards and guide decisions across multiple projects
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- 8+ years of relevant professional experience
- Understanding of kinematics and control
- Hands-on robotics experience
- Strong C++ or Python skills
- A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery
Nice to have
- Graduate degree in robotics
- Experience with SLAM or computer vision
Compensation and benefits
The pay range for this position in Macon, GA is $150,000 – $191,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.
- Paid time off plus paid company holidays
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Commuter benefits
- Annual professional development and certification budget
- Annual performance bonus
The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
