metron

Autonomous Systems Software Engineer - Gazebo & C++

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At a Glance

Location
Reston, Virginia, United States
Experience
5+ years
Posted
2026-07-22T11:09:36-04:00

Key Requirements

Domain Knowledge

  • Engineering

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Accompanying FSA and HSA options Paid

Requirements

At least 5 years of industry experience in advanced software development in a team environment

Programming experience in C++ programming language

Experience developing plugins with modern Gazebo simulation software

Experience using one or more development tools

Experience with Gazebo 11 and/or Gazebo Jetty

Significant experience programming in C++ 17 or later C++ version

Compensation & Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Accompanying FSA and HSA options

Paid Time Off

9 Observed Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

About the Company

Metron is an employee-owned company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for the most challenging national security problems. For over 40 years, our principled approach to problem-solving has yielded creative solutions at the intersection of advanced mathematics, computer science, physics, and engineering. Our people are leaders in their technical fields and are passionate about solving challenging problems. We look for individuals who share this same passion and can apply their experience in real-world settings.

We are seeking an experienced, highly productive Software Engineer to design and develop algorithms, simulations, and visualization tools for autonomous robotics. The ideal candidate will be passionate about cutting-edge technologies for prototype systems.

You will engage in the full software process—from concept to design and demonstration—leading dynamic project teams and integrating innovative ideas from various fields. We value flexibility in team roles, allowing you to contribute your strengths and develop new skills. Experience in writing maintainable and extensible code is essential.

At Metron, we prioritize innovation and insight. You’ll be part of a team tackling critical robotics challenges, with the opportunity to see your ideas control robots in demanding environments.