Staff / Senior Staff Robotics Engineer
Deterrance
Posted on Apr 17, 2026
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Staff / Senior Staff Robotics Engineer.
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.
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Key responsibilities
- 01Design, program, and commission robotic automation systems using FANUC TP/KAREL or KUKA KRL.
- 02Architect robotic cells including motion planning, payload modeling, accuracy tuning, and safety systems.
- 03Model performance for machining, welding, bonding, assembly, or inspection applications.
- 04Integrate robots with PLCs, safety controllers, SCADA/MES, vision systems, and secure networks.
- 05Develop offline simulations and digital twins for cycle times, reach studies, and collision avoidance.
- 06Lead troubleshooting and corrective actions for complex robotic and electromechanical issues.
- 07Design EOAT including servo tooling, multi-sensor assemblies, and high-tolerance systems.
- 08Maintain compliance with ISO 10218, ANSI/RIA R15.06, and defense documentation requirements.
- 09Implement coding standards, change control, and versioning aligned with AS9100 and MIL-STD.
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Qualifications
- 01Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related engineering fields.
- 02Extensive experience with FANUC or KUKA robots in safety-critical or high-reliability manufacturing.
- 03Strong background in robot kinematics, coordinate systems, motion optimization, and external axis control.
- 04Expertise integrating robotics with PLCs, safety systems, vision, and precision metrology tools.
- 05Experience with requirements-driven engineering, traceability, and validation processes.
- 06Ability to interpret mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic schematics.
- 07Familiarity with secure or controlled manufacturing environments and cybersecurity protocols.
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Preferred skills
- 01Experience in ITAR, classified, or export-controlled environments.
- 02Knowledge of MIL-STD documentation, reliability frameworks, and defense QA.
- 03Experience with NDI automation technologies.
- 04Background in aerospace, munitions, composites, or precision machining.
- 05Understanding of digital thread, MES/CMM integration, and traceability frameworks.
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Email your resume and a short note about the work you've shipped to jobs@deterrence.com. Reference the role title in the subject line.
Discipline
Robotics
Location
United States