Machine Learning Engineer, Robotics and Physical Ai - Burlington, Ma

Kelly Services; Burlington (MA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Flexible PTO

401(k) with company contribution

Parental Leave

Professional Development Assistance

Team Events and Company Gatherings

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners in Burlington, MA is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer, Robotics & Physical AI to design, train, deploy, and optimize ML models that drive autonomous robotic systems across sensing, perception, and control.

This hybrid role requires 4+ years in ML/AI or robotics, strong Python, experience deploying models in production, and familiarity with PyTorch or TensorFlow, ROS, OpenCV, and edge AI platforms.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in Machine Learning, AI, Robotics, or related field.
• Strong Python programming experience.
• Production deployment of ML models and ML pipelines.
• Deep learning frameworks: PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Experience with vision, perception, sensor fusion or robotics ML.
• Familiarity with Linux development environments.
• Knowledge of Git, testing and CI/CD practices.
• Bachelor's degree in CS, ML, Robotics, EE or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, train, evaluate and deploy ML models for robotic systems.
• Develop perception, vision and decision-making for intelligent machines.
• Integrate AI models with production hardware and robotics software.
• Build data collection, training, evaluation and monitoring pipelines.
• Optimize models for edge devices and real-time robotic platforms.
• Advance computer vision systems using cameras and sensors.
• Prototype and validate new ML techniques to boost autonomy.
• Create testing and validation frameworks for reliable model behavior.
• Analyze system performance and refine models from operational data.
• Contribute to the technical direction of Physical AI robotics products.

Skills

Python

Machine Learning

Robotics

Computer Vision

Linux

Data Pipelines

Git/CI-CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/ML/Robotics/EE

Tools

ROS/ROS2

PyTorch

TensorFlow

OpenCV

ONNX Runtime

Gazebo

Isaac Sim

Job description

$135000 - $175000

Job DescriptionAn innovative robotics and Physical AI startup based in Burlington, Massachusetts is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer, Robotics & Physical AI to help build intelligent systems that bridge advanced machine learning with real-world automation and robotics.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys moving beyond model development and into deployment, working directly with robotic platforms, sensors, vision systems, and automation equipment. You will collaborate closely with software, robotics, controls, and hardware engineers to design, train, deploy, and optimize machine learning solutions that drive autonomous decision-making in real-world environments.

As a key member of a growing engineering team, you will have significant ownership over the development lifecycle, from experimentation and model architecture through deployment, validation, and continuous improvement of AI systems operating on physical hardware.

This is a hybrid position located in Burlington, MA, with an expectation of approximately 2-3 days onsite per week. Required Skills & Experience

• 4+ years of experience in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, or a related field

• Strong programming experience in Python

• Experience developing and deploying machine learning models in production environments

• Solid understanding of deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow

• Experience working with computer vision, perception systems, sensor fusion, or robotics-related ML applications

• Familiarity with Linux development environments

• Strong understanding of data pipelines, model evaluation, experimentation, and performance optimization

• Experience implementing ML solutions that interact with real-world systems or hardware

• Knowledge of software engineering best practices including Git, testing, and CI/CD

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with robotics frameworks such as ROS or ROS 2

• Hands-on experience with autonomous systems, industrial robotics, drones, or intelligent automation

• Experience deploying models using ONNX Runtime, TensorRT, or edge AI platforms

• Knowledge of reinforcement learning, imitation learning, or motion-planning systems

• Computer vision experience utilizing OpenCV and modern vision architectures

• Experience with simulation environments such as Isaac Sim, Gazebo, or digital twin platforms

• Familiarity with embedded systems and real-time applications

• Startup experience where engineers take ownership of architecture and product decisions

What You Will Be Doing

What You Will Be Doing Daily Responsibilities

• Design, train, evaluate, and deploy machine learning models that drive robotic and autonomous systems

• Develop perception, vision, and decision-making capabilities for next-generation intelligent machines

• Work alongside robotics and software engineers to integrate AI models into production hardware environments

• Build data collection, training, evaluation, and monitoring pipelines

• Optimize models for deployment on edge devices and real-time robotic platforms

• Develop and improve computer vision systems using cameras, sensors, and multimodal data sources

• Prototype and validate new machine learning techniques that improve system performance and autonomy

• Create testing and validation frameworks to ensure reliable model behavior in production environments

• Analyze system performance and continuously refine models using operational and experimental data

• Contribute to the technical direction of emerging Physical AI and robotics products

The Offer

The Offer

• Hybrid role based in Burlington, MA

• Competitive base salary: $135,000 - $175,000

• Annual performance bonus

• Meaningful startup equity package

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge robotics, machine learning, and Physical AI technologies

• High-impact role with visibility across leadership and engineering teams

• Fast-paced startup environment with significant ownership and technical influence

You will receive the following benefits

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Benefits

• Vision Benefits

• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401(k) with company contribution

• Paid Parental Leave

• Professional Development Assistance

• Team Events and Company Gatherings

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.