Staff / Senior Staff Robotics Engineer

Summary

The Staff/Sr. Staff Robotics Engineer serves as a technical authority in the development and deployment of robotic automation systems within defense manufacturing environments. This role architects advanced robotic workcells, leads cross-functional integration, and ensures compliance with reliability, traceability, and cybersecurity standards. Expertise with FANUC or KUKA robotics is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission robotic automation systems using FANUC TP/KAREL or KUKA KRL.
• Architect robotic cells including motion planning, payload modeling, accuracy tuning, and safety systems.
• Model performance for machining, welding, bonding, assembly, or inspection applications.
• Integrate robots with PLCs, safety controllers, SCADA/MES, vision systems, and secure networks.
• Develop offline simulations and digital twins for cycle times, reach studies, and collision avoidance.
• Lead troubleshooting and corrective actions for complex robotic and electromechanical issues.
• Design EOAT including servo tooling, multi‑sensor assemblies, and high‑tolerance systems.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 10218, ANSI/RIA R15.06, and defense documentation requirements.
• Implement coding standards, change control, and versioning aligned with AS9100 and MIL‑STD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related engineering fields.
• Extensive experience with FANUC or KUKA robots in safety‑critical or high‑reliability manufacturing.
• Strong background in robot kinematics, coordinate systems, motion optimization, and external axis control.
• Expertise integrating robotics with PLCs, safety systems, vision, and precision metrology tools.
• Experience with requirements‑driven engineering, traceability, and validation processes.
• Ability to interpret mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic schematics.
• Familiarity with secure or controlled manufacturing environments and cybersecurity protocols.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in ITAR, classified, or export-controlled environments.
• Knowledge of MIL‑STD documentation, reliability frameworks, and defense QA.
• Experience with NDI automation technologies.
• Background in aerospace, munitions, composites, or precision machining.
• Understanding of digital thread, MES/CMM integration, and traceability frameworks.