Senior Robotics Engineer

A rapidly growing robotics and automation company in the Greater Boston area is hiring a full-time Senior Robotics Engineer to lead motion planning and control development for advanced multi-axis robotic systems. This role focuses on ROS 2, MoveIt 2, motion planning algorithms, collision avoidance, robotic simulation, and real-time robotic control across highly complex electromechanical platforms. The position offers the opportunity to work directly with cutting-edge robotic hardware in a hands-on environment where software is tightly integrated with real-world automation systems and deployed directly into production environments. This is an exciting opportunity for a robotics engineer who wants direct ownership over core motion planning systems and the ability to influence technical direction in a fast-moving startup environment. The company is looking for someone with deep expertise in robotic kinematics, trajectory planning, and hardware/software integration who enjoys solving difficult real-world robotics problems. You'll work closely with perception, systems, hardware, and controls teams to build reliable collision-aware robotic systems operating in constrained industrial environments. This role offers immediate impact, close access to physical hardware, and the opportunity to help define next-generation robotic automation technology from the ground up. Required Skills & Experience Deep expertise with motion planning algorithms including

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•, PRM, CHOMP, STOMP, or TrajOpt 2+ years of hands-on experience with MoveIt or MoveIt 2 in production or near-production environments Strong experience within the ROS 2 ecosystem Strong proficiency in C++ and/or Python for robotics software development Experience with robotic kinematics, inverse kinematics, and motion constraints Experience with collision avoidance systems and occupancy mapping technologies such as OctoMap or voxel grids Experience with kinematic solvers such as KDL, TRAC-IK, or similar frameworks Experience building real-time robotic control and trajectory execution systems Strong debugging and hardware/software integration skills Experience with robotic simulation environments for development and validation Strong understanding of real-time software performance and system reliability Desired Skills & Experience BS, MS, or PhD in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field Experience with industrial automation or mechatronic systems beyond traditional robotic arms Experience with safety-rated motion control systems Familiarity with hardware abstraction layers and low-level firmware integration Experience with LiDAR, depth cameras, IMUs, or robotic perception systems Familiarity with point cloud processing tools such as PCL or Open3D Exposure to SLAM, object detection, or reactive motion planning systems Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing and field robotics deployments What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown 40% Motion Planning & Trajectory Optimization 25% ROS 2 / MoveIt 2 Software Development 20% Hardware Integration & Real-Time Control 15% Simulation, Testing & Optimization Daily Responsibilities 75% Hands On 10% System Design & Architecture 15% Team Collaboration The Offer Bonus eligible Equity eligible You will receive the following benefits: Medical Insurance Dental Benefits Vision Benefits Paid Time Off (PTO) 401(k) Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future. A rapidly growing robotics and automation company in the Greater Boston area is hiring a full-time Senior Robotics Engineer to lead motion planning and control development for advanced multi-axis robotic systems. This role focuses on ROS 2, MoveIt 2, motion planning algorithms, collision avoidance, robotic simulation, and real-time robotic control across highly complex electromechanical platforms. The position offers the opportunity to work directly with cutting-edge robotic hardware in a hands-on environment where software is tightly integrated with real-world automation systems and deployed directly into production environments. This is an exciting opportunity for a robotics engineer who wants direct ownership over core motion planning systems and the ability to influence technical direction in a fast-moving startup environment. The company is looking for someone with deep expertise in robotic kinematics, trajectory planning, and hardware/software integration who enjoys solving difficult real-world robotics problems. You'll work closely with perception, systems, hardware, and controls teams to build reliable collision-aware robotic systems operating in constrained industrial environments. This role offers immediate impact, close access to physical hardware, and the opportunity to help define next-generation robotic automation technology from the ground up. Required Skills & Experience Deep expertise with motion planning algorithms including

RRT, RRT

•, PRM, CHOMP, STOMP, or TrajOpt 2+ years of hands-on experience with MoveIt or MoveIt 2 in production or near-production environments Strong experience within the ROS 2 ecosystem Strong proficiency in C++ and/or Python for robotics software development Experience with robotic kinematics, inverse kinematics, and motion constraints Experience with collision avoidance systems and occupancy mapping technologies such as OctoMap or voxel grids Experience with kinematic solvers such as KDL, TRAC-IK, or similar frameworks Experience building real-time robotic control and trajectory execution systems Strong debugging and hardware/software integration skills Experience with robotic simulation environments for development and validation Strong understanding of real-time software performance and system reliability Desired Skills & Experience BS, MS, or PhD in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field Experience with industrial automation or mechatronic systems beyond traditional robotic arms Experience with safety-rated motion control systems Familiarity with hardware abstraction layers and low-level firmware integration Experience with LiDAR, depth cameras, IMUs, or robotic perception systems Familiarity with point cloud processing tools such as PCL or Open3D Exposure to SLAM, object detection, or reactive motion planning systems Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing and field robotics deployments What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown 40% Motion Planning & Trajectory Optimization 25% ROS 2 / MoveIt 2 Software Development 20% Hardware Integration & Real-Time Control 15% Simulation, Testing & Optimization Daily Responsibilities 75% Hands On 10% System Design & Architecture 15% Team Collaboration The Offer Bonus eligible Equity eligible You will receive the following benefits: Medical Insurance Dental Benefits Vision Benefits Paid Time Off (PTO) 401(k) Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.