Remote Robotics Engineer — ROS2, Perception & Motion Planning

Rex.zone; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

Rex.zone is seeking a Robotics Engineer to design, build, and validate robotic systems remotely. You will work on end-to-end robotics software across prototyping, simulation, integration, and field validation, coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver production-grade robots.

Responsibilities include implementing ROS/ROS2 components, sensor fusion, and motion planning, with emphasis on robust testing and telemetry.

Qualifications

• Mid-Senior experience delivering robotics features from concept through integration and validation.
• Strong C++ and Python skills with production practices (code review, testing, CI/CD basics).
• Hands-on ROS/ROS2 development (message definitions, TF frames, launch files, debugging tools).
• Knowledge of robotics fundamentals: kinematics, dynamics, control systems, and motion planning.
• Linux-based development, profiling, and debugging distributed systems.
• Familiarity with sensor calibration, time synchronization, and noisy real-world data.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robotic software components using ROS/ROS2, C++, and Python with clear interfaces and maintainable architecture.
• Develop perception and sensor fusion pipelines (camera, LiDAR, IMU, encoders) for localization, obstacle detection, and state estimation.
• Build motion planning and control modules (PID/MPC concepts, trajectory generation, constraints) to achieve stable and safe robot behavior.
• Create simulation-first workflows (Gazebo/Ignition or equivalent) for rapid iteration, regression tests, and performance benchmarking.
• Integrate embedded/real-time interfaces and drivers with deterministic timing where required and robust error handling.
• Define validation plans, automated tests, and hardware-in-the-loop checks; investigate failures using logs, metrics, and telemetry.
• Collaborate across disciplines on kinematics, calibration, safety interlocks, and deployment requirements.
• Document design decisions, runbooks, and troubleshooting guides to improve onboarding and operational readiness.

Skills

C++

Python

ROS/ROS2

CI/CD basics

Tools

Gazebo

Ignition

CAN/serial/Ethernet

Job description

Rex.zone is seeking a Robotics Engineer to design, build, and validate robotic systems remotely. You will work on end-to-end robotics software across prototyping, simulation, integration, and field validation, coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver production-grade robots.

Responsibilities include implementing ROS/ROS2 components, sensor fusion, and motion planning, with emphasis on robust testing and telemetry.