Advanced Tactile Sensing Research Engineer

Socket.dev; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 212,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Google DeepMind is seeking a Tactile Sensing Researcher to invent, design, and validate novel transduction methods for dexterous robotic manipulation. You will bridge material science and sensing, creating thin, conformal arrays for various end effectors.

As part of a pioneering AI lab, you will collaborate across disciplines to push boundaries in tactile sensing, with emphasis on safety and ethical considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a technical field.
• 4 years of experience in tactile sensing or flexible electronics.

Responsibilities

• Own the exploration and design of tactile sensing modalities for robotic manipulators.
• Model sensor-material interactions using simulation tools (e.g., COMSOL, Ansys).
• Define fabrics and elastomeric substrates with mechanical properties and prototype sensors.
• Collaborate with AI researchers to align sensing hardware with manipulation algorithms.
• Establish testing protocols for simulation-to-reality evaluation across platforms.

Skills

Tactile sensing

Flexible electronics

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

PhD in relevant field

Job description

Google DeepMind is seeking a Tactile Sensing Researcher to invent, design, and validate novel transduction methods for dexterous robotic manipulation. You will bridge material science and sensing, creating thin, conformal arrays for various end effectors.

As part of a pioneering AI lab, you will collaborate across disciplines to push boundaries in tactile sensing, with emphasis on safety and ethical considerations.