Robotics Hardware Engineer for Real-World Deployments

Phase2 Technology; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a Robotics Hardware Engineer within the Department of Computer Science to lead hardware and software integration for HERO deployments. You will own robotic platform readiness, safety, and maintain documentation for replication across multiple sites.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in Python/C++, ROS 2, sensor integration, and embedded systems, with excellent debugging and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical field related to robotics or engineering.
• 2+ years experience in robotics, autonomous or complex systems.
• Proficient in Python and C++ or equivalent.
• Experience with ROS 2 and sensor/embedded integration.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Own hardware and software integration, readiness, maintenance and field deployment of mobile robotic platforms.
• Develop and maintain standardized platform configurations for HERO sites.
• Coordinate with researchers to ensure platforms support scientific goals.
• Establish procedures for setup, calibration, configuration, inspection and repair.
• Document platform configurations and support replication across sites.

Skills

Python

C++

ROS 2

Debugging

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Tools

ROS 2

Sensor integration

Embedded systems

Linux

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a Robotics Hardware Engineer within the Department of Computer Science to lead hardware and software integration for HERO deployments. You will own robotic platform readiness, safety, and maintain documentation for replication across multiple sites.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in Python/C++, ROS 2, sensor integration, and embedded systems, with excellent debugging and communication skills.