Last updated 2026-07-04
41 Robotics Jobs in Washington, DC, United States
Browse 41 Robotics jobs across Washington, DC, United States. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Robotics jobs in Washington, DC, United States
Jobs focused on developing and testing software and hardware for robotics and autonomous systems.
Washington, DC, United States Robotics salary data
Salary figures are based on postings with disclosed compensation and are shown as annualized ranges when available.
| Pay type | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $100K | $140K–$170K | $218K |
| Scope | P50 salary | P25-P75 range | Samples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington metro | $166K | $139K-$200K | 61 postings |
| District of Columbia | $191K | $166K-$222K | 34 postings |
| U.S. | $166K | $133K-$201K | 2,639 postings |
Pay visibility: 28 of 41 visible postings include structured pay data (68%).
Companies with current Robotics listings
| Company | Active jobs |
|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory | 12 |
| Shield AI | 11 |
| Anduril Industries | 9 |
| The MITRE Corporation | 5 |
| Forterra | 4 |
| Applied Intuition | 3 |
| STR | 3 |
Robotics jobs by schedule
| Schedule | Active jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Full time | 41 | 100% |
Robotics jobs by seniority
Common Robotics job titles
| Title | Active jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Manager of Engineering | 3 | 7% |
| Autonomy Software Engineer | 2 | 5% |
| Ground System Integration Engineer | 2 | 5% |
| Robotic Software Engineer (Drone Stack) | 2 | 5% |
| 2026 PhD Graduate | 1 | 2% |
Robotics jobs by listed location
| Location | Active jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC, United States | 17 | 44% |
| Arlington, VA, United States | 11 | 28% |
| McLean, VA, United States | 5 | 13% |
| Laurel, MD, United States | 4 | 10% |
| Rockville, MD, United States | 2 | 5% |
FAQ
- How many Robotics jobs are listed in Washington, DC, United States?
- This page currently shows 41 Robotics jobs in Washington, DC, United States.
- What salary data is available for Robotics jobs in Washington, DC, United States?
- Salary comparison includes Washington metro ($166K P50, $139K-$200K P25-P75, 61 postings) and District of Columbia ($191K P50, $166K-$222K P25-P75, 34 postings).
- Which companies are hiring for Robotics roles in Washington, DC, United States?
- Current listings include roles from Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (12 jobs, 19%), Shield AI (11 jobs, 18%), Anduril Industries (9 jobs, 15%), The MITRE Corporation (5 jobs, 8%), and Forterra (4 jobs, 6%).
- What seniority levels are common for Robotics jobs in Washington, DC, United States?
- The visible seniority mix includes Mid (24 jobs, 59%), Senior (15 jobs, 37%), and Entry (2 jobs, 5%).
- What work schedules are common for Robotics jobs in Washington, DC, United States?
- The visible schedule mix includes Full time (41 jobs, 100%).
- What Robotics job titles are common in Washington, DC, United States?
- Common titles include Manager of Engineering (3 jobs, 7%), Autonomy Software Engineer (2 jobs, 5%), Ground System Integration Engineer (2 jobs, 5%), Robotic Software Engineer (Drone Stack) (2 jobs, 5%), and 2026 PhD Graduate (1 job, 2%).
- What does this market snapshot include?
- Most visible listings are full-time (41 of 41). Mid-level roles account for 24 of 41 listings. 28 of 41 visible postings include structured pay data.
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