Robotics Engineer

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive research into the current state of humanoid robotics, including locomotion, manipulation, and human-robot interaction.
• Advise on the feasibility of integrating specific humanoid platforms into existing workflows.
• Evaluate and benchmark various humanoid hardware and software architectures (e.g., actuators, sensor suites, and AI control models).
• Evaluate vendor roadmaps and technology maturity.
• Map out the integration of custom software modules or firmware updates tailored for specific application tasks.
• Support the documentation of technical requirements, safety protocols, and performance metrics for humanoid testing phases.
• Develop a 3-5 year robotics adoption roadmap.

Qualifications

• Degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, or Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in Humanoid Kinematics and Dynamic Control Systems.
• Self-starter with the ability to navigate ambiguous research environments and provide concrete strategic roadmaps.
• Proven ability to translate complex technical data into actionable advice for non-technical stakeholders.

Desired Additional Skills

• Proficiency in C++ and Python for real-time control and data analysis.
• Background in Machine Learning, specifically Reinforcement Learning for bipedal locomotion.
• Experience with ROS 2 (Robot Operating System) and simulation environments like Gazebo or NVIDIA Isaac Sim.
• Familiarity with robotic perception, including camera-based object detection, and visual localization.
• Familiarity with SST (speech-to-text) and TTS (text-to-speech).

Pay

$60 - $85 an hour

Schedule

Full-time 6 months contractor role.