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You will be able to achieve your personal and professional goals in an environment that emphasizes and rewards the entrepreneurial spirit. Not only will you solve challenging core problems, you will be able to grow your career in an exciting environment that promotes teamwork and cross-training in a wide range of related disciplines.\nARA’s Integrated Products Division is seeking a Software Engineer at our Greenville, SC location. You will join a dynamic team working on our Robotic, Sensor, and Geotechnical product lines working closely with other Software, Electrical and Mechanical Engineers to solve complex problems. You will be part of a team that designs, prototypes, integrates, and troubleshoots next generation technology: bringing state of the art ground and aerial vehicle robotic solutions to both our warfighter and commercial customers. 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