# Robotics Engineer (Engineer / Senior) at Deterrence Defense, Inc.

Robotics Engineer (Engineer / Senior) at Deterrence Defense, Inc. in Dallas, TX. Posted October 12, 2026.

- Company: Deterrence Defense, Inc.
- Location: Dallas, TX
- Experience: 2+ years
- Posted: 2026-10-12
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/deterrencedefenseinc/jobs/4436397009
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/robotics-engineer-engineer-senior-deterrence-defense-inc-wvpkzr

## Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related engineering field, or equivalent experience.
- Engineer: 2+ years · Senior: 5+ years · Staff: 8+ years programming and commissioning industrial robots in production.
- Solid understanding of robot kinematics, frames and coordinate systems, and motion optimization.
- Experience integrating robots with PLC and safety systems.
- Ability to read mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic drawings.
- Experience commissioning cells on a live production floor.

## Description

**Controls Engineer Summary** 

The Robotics Engineer designs, programs, and commissions industrial robot workcells on Deterrence's automated production line in the Dallas area. This is an execution role: you will take cells from layout and simulation through programming, integration with PLC and safety systems, and production ramp. FANUC experience is strongly preferred; KUKA or ABB experience is applicable. We are hiring multiple engineers across levels. 

**Key Responsibilities**

- Program and commission industrial robots (FANUC TP/KAREL; KUKA KRL or ABB RAPID also considered). 

- Develop cell layouts, reach studies, cycle-time models, and collision checks in ROBOGUIDE or equivalent simulation tools. 

- Integrate robots with PLCs, safety controllers, vision systems, conveyance, and tooling. 

- Design, specify, or adapt end-of-arm tooling, fixturing, and sensing for assigned applications. 

- Tune motion, payload, and accuracy for material handling, assembly, machine-tending, or inspection applications. 

- Implement and validate robotic safety per ISO 10218 and ANSI/RIA R15.06. 

- Lead cell bring-up, FAT/SAT, and production support; troubleshoot robotic and electromechanical faults to root cause. 

- Maintain program documentation, version control, and change records.

- Train technicians and operators on cell operation and fault recovery.

**Qualifications**

- Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related engineering field, or equivalent experience. 

- Engineer: 2+ years · Senior: 5+ years · Staff: 8+ years programming and commissioning industrial robots in production. 

- Solid understanding of robot kinematics, frames and coordinate systems, and motion optimization. 

- Experience integrating robots with PLC and safety systems. 

- Ability to read mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic drawings.

- Experience commissioning cells on a live production floor. 

**Level Expectations**

Staff additionally architects multi-robot cells, owns the robotics scope for an equipment line, leads design reviews, and mentors engineers.

**Preferred Skills**

- FANUC certification; experience with external axes, line tracking, iRVision, or force control. 

- Offline programming and digital-twin workflows. 

- Machine vision and 2D/3D inspection integration. 

- Siemens PLC and Profinet/ProfiSafe familiarity.

- Experience in aerospace, munitions, automotive, or other high-reliability manufacturing.