Your tasks The Robot Learning Lab at Bosch Research Pittsburgh invites skilled robotics research engineers for R D at the intersection of robotics systems, telemetry / sensor data capture, and machine learning. The role will work closely with internal teams of robotics research scientists, research engineers, and research interns; the role will focus on mocap/teleoperated data-collection, robotics hardware management, robotics station-building, and machine learning engineering — particularly for constructing high-quality datasets that will be used for training robot foundation models and for contributing to methodological development using said models deployed for diverse robot embodiments. Tasks Operate robot teleoperation systems to guide robots through designated tasks, with a careful consideration about smooth, high-quality, and task-relevant motion-capture; Perform manipulation tasks through teleoperation, extended reality (XR), or human data collection modes, to produce data that captures meaningful object interactions; Coordinate with the ML team to plan data collection, manage machine availability, and adapt to changing priorities; Apply systems instincts to identify mechanical inconsistencies, behavioral anomalies, UX gaps, and workflow issues; Ensure safe operation of all robotics systems, adhering to protocols for both human and machine safety; Leverage and extend existing robot operation procedures, ensuring safe operation of all robotics systems and adhering to protocols for both human and machine safety; Develop robot learning methods, leveraging collected data to train robot policies for various challenging tasks on various robot platforms; Work with team to produce high-quality experiments for academic publications and industrial deployments; Support team in drafting publications, invention reports, and technical reports. Your profile

Required Qualification:

Currently pursuing a Masters degree in Robotics, Machine Learning, Computer Engineering, or related Minimum 3.0 GPA 3+ years in testing or using interactive systems (games, simulations, robotics, or related) Familiarity with various robotics data-collection and retargeting pipelines. Background in Robot Learning or Robotics R D.

Desired Qualification:

Ability to master new physical tasks quickly and perform them optimally. Consistent attention to detail with a methodical approach to problem-solving. Excellent attention to detail, spatial awareness, and coordination. Ability to methodically investigate, reproduce, and validate issues. Enthusiasm, patience, and a drive to improve processes and outcomes. Adaptability to evolving technologies and quick learning of new systems. Experience developing / using robotics tools, simulations, data-collection systems, etc. Extensive experience in working on multiple robot hardware platforms Extensive experience with the Linux command line