Software Engineer

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Software Engineer in Columbus, OH.Responsibilities:URDF/XacroDevelopment:

Consultant developers will support Path Robotics engineers in generating and validating robot models, including:

URDF/Xacro files for robot arms, end-effectors, sensors, and external axes

Collision meshes and simplified geometry

Joint limits, transforms, inertial parameters, and kinematic chains

Validation in RViz or equivalent visualization tools will assist in building MoveIt configuration packages tailored to the welding cell:

SRDF creation and planning group definitions

Kinematic solver configuration

Collision matrices and allowed-collision rules

Controller and end-effector configuration

Planning pipeline setup (OMPL, Pilz, etc.)

Integration support for AI-generated welding trajectories Cell-Specific Setup will create or update:

ROS/ROS2 package structures

Launch files for simulation and hardware

YAML-based configuration files

TF tree definitions and calibration transforms

Scripts for testing, validation, and workflow automation Testing & will support:

Simulation-based validation of URDF and MoveIt configurations

Execution of test trajectories

Collision-free planning verification

Initial hardware bring-up support (remote unless otherwise arranged)

Skills

Path Robotics requires the following baseline competencies:

Junior-level software development experience

Python proficiency

YAML configuration knowledge

Comfort with Linux terminal tools

Ability to work remotely within approved regions Optional/Preferred Skills:

SolidWorks (CAD ingestion and mesh simplification)

Blender (mesh cleanup and visualization)

ROS or ROS2 experience

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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