Real-Time Lab Robotics Engineer (Vision-Guided)

Brookhaven National Laboratory; Upton (NY); On-site; USD 71,900 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Brookhaven National Laboratory is seeking an engineer to develop an automated protein crystal harvesting system. This hands-on role at the National Synchrotron Light Source II focuses on vision-guided robotic manipulation to handle fragile protein crystals.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $71,900–$119,000 per year based on qualifications, alongside benefits such as health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing robotics systems.
• Knowledge of robotic systems, including kinematics and motion planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement vision-guided real-time robotic manipulation methods for crystal harvesting.
• Collaborate closely with domain experts across crystallography and engineering.
• Document methods and contribute to reports and publications.

Skills

Programming skills in Python and/or C++

Experience developing and implementing robotics systems

Knowledge of kinematics and motion planning

Education

B.S. in Robotics, Computer Science, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Tools

ROS2

MoveIt2

Job description

Brookhaven National Laboratory is seeking an engineer to develop an automated protein crystal harvesting system. This hands-on role at the National Synchrotron Light Source II focuses on vision-guided robotic manipulation to handle fragile protein crystals.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $71,900–$119,000 per year based on qualifications, alongside benefits such as health insurance and paid time off.