Fabric Manipulation Robotics R&D Engineer

S27a; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

S27a is seeking a Robotics Manipulation R&D Engineer to bridge cutting-edge research and real-world manufacturing. You will design and deploy advanced robot policies for fabric manipulation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate robotics technology.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in a relevant field and has expertise in Python and C++. This role is primarily onsite in Newark, CA, with flexible work-from-home options and no relocation assistance offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in robotic manipulation or applied embodied AI development.
• Strong proficiency in Python and C++ within a production or advanced prototyping environment.
• Proven experience deploying machine learning or deep learning models onto real-world robots.

Responsibilities

• Design, train, and deploy robotic manipulation policies for handling fabrics.
• Architect manipulation pipelines integrating perception and control.
• Integrate multi-modal sensors for state estimation and material reconstruction.

Skills

Robotic manipulation

Control systems

Machine learning

Python

C++

Education

Master’s or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

ROS/ROS2

Job description

S27a is seeking a Robotics Manipulation R&D Engineer to bridge cutting-edge research and real-world manufacturing. You will design and deploy advanced robot policies for fabric manipulation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate robotics technology.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in a relevant field and has expertise in Python and C++. This role is primarily onsite in Newark, CA, with flexible work-from-home options and no relocation assistance offered.