--- title: Robotics Engineer at Computational Physics description: Computational Physics is hiring for the Robotics Engineer role in Washington, DC. Pays $125K–$140K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/robotics-engineer-at-computational-physics-01a18008-e714-7bd5-9ac1-ce9750f66c1b date: 2026-10-28T01:18:12Z og_description: Join Computational Physics as Robotics Engineer in Washington, DC. Pays $125K–$140K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/qdyz7l.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Computational Physics | | **Location** | Washington, DC | | **Salary** | $125K/yr - $140K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 27, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Computational Physics. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Computational Physics. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $95,000 – $162,000 a year (median $136,000). ## Description **Background** The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is participating in a multi-institution program to develop specialized unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs). The overall goal of the work is to deliver integrated software packages for communication autonomy. CPI is seeking a Robotics Engineer with expertise in ROS1 and ROS2 as well as familiarity with Docker networking. The successful candidate will initially assist with conversion of ROS1 software to ROS2. Later work will require developing and conducting unit tests, managing the configuration of software stacks, simulating system performance, performing laboratory validation, and documenting code with Integration Control Documents. This is a full-time position based at NRL in Washington, D.C.; however, a significant fraction of the work may be done remotely. Minor travel may be required, of the order of one or two trips per year, of a few days' duration. **Basic Qualifications** - Bachelor's degree or higher in science, mathematics, engineering, or a related subject - At least five (5) years of test and integration experience with a Bachelor's degree, or at least two (2) years of experience with a Master's degree. - Expertise with Robotics Operating System – ROS1 (Noetic) and ROS2 (Jazzy or higher) - Familiarity with Docker networking (Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes); ability to run multi-container frameworks and multi-vehicle simulations - Ability to create custom ROS packages and also integrate off-the-shelf packages - Familiarity with Git and CICD pipelines (GitLab or GitHub), including issue tracking, unit tests, and software releases - Proficiency in Python **Desired Qualifications** - Experience with software/hardware integration - Understanding of ROS action interfaces - Proficiency in C++ - Experience working with Linux operating systems, in particular Ubuntu - Familiarity with Communication Protocols, including TCP/IP, UDP - Familiarity with Delay Tolerant Networking (DTN) protocols Candidate must obtain a **SECRET** clearance upon hiring. 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