Senior Robotics Engineer

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead motion planning and trajectory optimization
• Develop ROS 2 / MoveIt 2 software
• Integrate hardware for real-time control and trajectory execution
• Build reliable collision-aware robotic systems in constrained industrial environments
• Collaborate with perception, systems, hardware, and controls teams
• Contribute to defining next-generation robotic automation technology

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Experience with industrial automation or mechatronic systems beyond traditional robotic arms
• 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

Skills

• Experience with safety-rated motion control systems
• Experience with point cloud processing tools such as PCL or Open3D
• Experience with SLAM, object detection, or reactive motion planning systems
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing and field robotics deployments

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k)

Pay

The offer includes bonus eligibility and equity eligibility.

Schedule

Immediate impact, close access to physical hardware, and the opportunity to help define next-generation robotic automation technology from the ground up.