Robotic System Integration Engineer

Socket.dev; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks an exceptional Robotic System Integration Engineer to integrate, test, and deploy robotic solutions in lab and field environments. You will work with power, actuation, networks, perception, and sensing systems, diagnosing complex integration issues and refining workflows to deliver customer success.

You will collaborate with Controls, Hardware, and Autonomy teams, authoring clear documentation and participating in reviews and continuous improvement initiatives while thriving in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical, mechanical, software, automotive, or aerospace engineering.
• Hands-on experience with industrial automation field buses (EtherCAT, CANOpen) and debugging tools.
• Proven expertise commissioning and fine-tuning actuation systems.
• Strong ability to create and execute detailed test plans.
• Experience in requirements gathering, test system design, and test implementation.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python; familiarity with Git/GitHub.
• Self-motivated problem solver with a proactive mindset for fast-paced startup work.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and debug robot power, actuation, network, and sensing systems.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware and software integration issues including kinematics and motion planning.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for full-robot systems.
• Collaborate with suppliers and partners to integrate third-party components.
• Deploy field applications and manage system integration for customer success.
• Contribute to design discussions, code reviews, and continuous improvement.
• Document system architecture, integration procedures, and debugging steps.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Software engineering

C++

Python

Test planning

Requirements gathering

Problem solving

Proactive mindset

Startup environment

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, software engineering, automotive engineering, aerospace engineering

Tools

ROS2

Docker

Ubuntu Linux

Git

GitHub

EtherCAT

CANOpen

Job description

Role Description

We are looking to recruit an exceptional Robotic System Integration Engineer to work on integrating, testing, and deploying our robotic solutions in the lab and in the field.

In this role you will:

• Integrate and debug the robot power, actuation, wired/wireless network, and inertial/perception/force/torque/tactile sensing systems.
• Diagnose and resolve robotic system hardware and software integration issues related to kinematics, dynamics, motion planning, perception, and control.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for full-robot systems and subsystems.
• Work with suppliers and external partners to integrate third-party components.
• Deploy field applications, drive integration with customer side systems, and manage system level integration in order to deliver customer success.Participate in code reviews, system design discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Author and maintain documentation for system architecture, integration, and debugging procedures.
• Contribute to defining integration best practices and improving development workflows.

You will work closely with the Controls, Hardware, and Autonomy teams to ensure seamless integration and optimum performance.

Qualifications

Must-have:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, software engineering, automotive engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with industrial automation field buses (e.g., EtherCAT, CANOpen) and related debugging tools.
• Proven expertise in commissioning and fine-tuning actuation systems.
• Strong proficiency in creating and executing detailed test plans.
• Experience in requirements gathering, test system design, and test implementation.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++ and/or Python.
• Familiarity with modern version control tools (e.g., Git, GitHub).
• Self-motivated, proactive problem solver with a proven ability to prioritize and address complex challenges effectively.
• Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced startup environment, with a flexible and collaborative approach.

Nice-to-have:

• Proficiency with tools like ROS2, Docker, and Ubuntu Linux.
• Experience deploying robotic solutions in production environments.
• Hands on experience with algorithms for Perception, Motion Planning, Manipulation, or Robot Learning