Robotics Autonomy Planner - Motion & Control (Remote)

FieldAI; Peoria (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Field AI is building the future of autonomy, delivering intelligent robotic systems that operate beyond simulation and in unpredictable environments.

As a Robotics Autonomy Engineer – Planning, you will design, implement, and deploy motion planning and control algorithms for diverse robotic platforms, from wheeled to humanoid, ensuring precise trajectory tracking and robust operation in real-world settings. Join a world-class team advancing the robotics revolution.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related field (PhD a plus).
• Strong understanding of motion planning, trajectory generation, and control systems.
• Experience developing algorithms for robotic systems (wheeled, legged, humanoid).
• Familiarity with ROS/ROS 2 and robotics middleware.
• Proficient in C++ and Python on Linux.
• Experience with planning libraries OMPL/MoveIt/Nav2.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust motion planning algorithms for real-world scenarios (narrow passages, dynamic obstacles).
• Advance integration of perception, planning, and control across multiple robotic platforms.
• Validate via simulation and real deployments; build testing pipelines and diagnose issues from telemetry.
• Improve field performance through data-driven analysis and targeted refinements.

Skills

Motion planning

Trajectory generation

Control systems

Robotics algorithm development

ROS/ROS 2 familiarity

C++/Python (Linux)

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Robotics/CS/Engineering

Tools

OMPL

MoveIt

Nav2

Job description

Field AI is building the future of autonomy, delivering intelligent robotic systems that operate beyond simulation and in unpredictable environments.

As a Robotics Autonomy Engineer – Planning, you will design, implement, and deploy motion planning and control algorithms for diverse robotic platforms, from wheeled to humanoid, ensuring precise trajectory tracking and robust operation in real-world settings. Join a world-class team advancing the robotics revolution.