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Senior Robotics Engineer / Motion Planning / Navigation
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What they do
A Robotics Engineer designs robots, maintains them, develops new applications for them, and conducts research to expand the potential of robotics. Utilizes a combination of electrical, mechanical, and software engineering. Common coding languages are C++ and Python.
$116,956 / year median in Massachusetts
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Senior Robotics Engineer / Motion Planning / Navigation Motion Recruitment - 3.7 Woburn, MA Job Details Full-time 22 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications System troubleshooting System performance optimization System design Control system design Process simulation software Production systems C++ Hardware diagnostics Python Design (software development lifecycle) Robot simulation Full Job Description This rapidly growing company is expanding their team to reinvent automative service by leveraging advanced robotics for impactful, real-world solutions. They are looking for someone who wants to work alongside talented engineers dedicated to automating time-consuming processes using next-generation multi-axis robotic platforms. This is a full time opportunity that is onsite north of Boston, MA. Required Skills & Experience Extensive experience with motion planning algorithms, including RRT/RRT
• sampling-based methods, probabilistic roadmaps, and
CHOMP/STOMP
trajectory optimization techniques Deep familiarity with MoveIT motion planning frameworks and production systems Strong proficiency diagnosing and resolving issues related to hardware-software integration, trajectory planning, and actuator constraints Well-versed in collision avoidance, occupancy representations, and safety-driven planning approaches Expertise in kinematic solvers and understanding of both forward and inverse kinematics for varied manipulator types Skilled in C++ and Python within ROS2, focusing on real-time system performance and robust software design Experience with simulation environments for development and validation Desired Skills & Experience Advanced degree in Robotics or related field Knowledge of automotive service, industrial automation, or broader mechatronics outside of conventional robot arms Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing, safety-rated control, and real-time trajectory implementations Broad understanding of robotics spanning motor control systems, hardware abstraction, and firmware integration Exposure to sensor integration, perception, reactive planning, and object detection for adaptive robotics What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown 30% ROS2 and MoveIt frameworks 30% Kinematic modeling and motion planning tools 20% Hardware integration and real-time system development 20% Collision detection and avoidance systems Daily Responsibilities 80% Hands On 10% Management Duties 10% Team Collaboration The Offer You will receive the following benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance PTO 401k Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance