Robotics Engineer, Mobile Manipulation

National Robotics Engineering Center; Anantnag; On-site; INR 850,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Job summary

National Robotics Engineering Center invites applications for a Robotics Engineer specializing in mobile manipulation. The role focuses on developing perception‑aided control strategies for manipulators on mobile platforms and advancing prototypes toward robust, production‑quality deployments.

You will bridge research insights with practical deployment, contributing to real‑world systems in logistics, manufacturing, and autonomous science domains.

Responsibilities

• Developing algorithms for perception‑aided control of manipulators on mobile robots for real world applications
• Prototyping in scripting languages
• Transitioning applications to deployment with production quality code

Job description

Robotics Engineer, Mobile Manipulation

At the National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC), it is our engineers and technicians who drive the breakthroughs that define our success. Our technical staff collaborates closely with leadership and multidisciplinary teams to design, build, and deploy sophisticated robotic solutions that address complex challenges in industrial, commercial and government sectors. Each project benefits from their expertise, creativity, and hands‑on problem‑solving, fueling progress and innovation across the organization.

As part of our dedicated team, you will work alongside world‑class robotics professionals committed to pushing the boundaries of technology and redefining ideas into solutions for real‑world applications. We foster a culture of professionalism, respect, and collaboration, offering a flexible and encouraging environment where you can sharpen your skills, lead impactful projects, and take control of your career development.

We are seeking a motivated roboticist to help develop and deploy the next generation of mobile manipulation systems for real‑world applications. You’ll bridge research and industry by transforming advanced robotic concepts into robust, production‑ready technologies. The work emphasizes hands‑on development, integration, and deployment of systems that combine perception, planning, and control to address impactful challenges in areas including logistics, manufacturing, and automated science. If you’re passionate about building real robots that make a measurable difference in the world, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Developing algorithms for perception‑aided control of manipulators on mobile robots for real world applications
• Prototyping in scripting languages
• Transitioning applications to deployment with production quality code