Robotics & Innovation Engineer

Gedeon GRC Consulting; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

90% Company contribution towards Health Insurance Plans

401K Match

PTO

Bonus Potential

10 Paid Company Holidays

Job summary

Gedeon GRC Consulting is seeking a Robotics & Innovation Engineer to support emerging technologies in engineering and construction workflows. The role focuses on improving infrastructure inspection and analysis through robotics and automation.

The position offers a salary range of $120,000 to $135,000 annually and the option for remote or hybrid work. Benefits include health insurance contributions, 401K match, PTO, and more.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience for Bachelor's or 2+ years for Master's.
• Experience or strong interest in robotics systems, data analysis, and automation.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of robotic and sensor-based systems.
• Develop data processing workflows to extract actionable insights.
• Contribute to automation and AI/ML solutions.

Skills

Robotics systems

Data analysis

Programming (Python)

Automation

AI/ML

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or related field

PhD preferred

Tools

Data processing and visualization tools

ROS or equivalent

BIM, CAD, geospatial platforms

Job description

Gedeon GRC Consulting is looking for a Robotics & Innovation Engineer to join our firm! The Robotics & Innovation Engineer would support the development and deployment of emerging technologies across the firm's engineering and construction workflows. This role focuses on advancing robotics, sensing systems, data pipelines, and intelligent automation to improve how infrastructure is inspected, analyzed, and delivered. The position operates at the intersection of research and field application, translating new technologies into scalable solutions that enhance productivity, safety, and decision‑making across projects.

SALARY RANGE

$120,000 - $135,000 annually, Pay commensurate with experience.

LOCATION

Options of Remote, Hybrid (local to the NYC Metro Area) or in office at our Newark, NJ location.

TRAVEL

This position requires travel (less than 50%).

BENEFITS

90% Company contribution towards all Health Insurance Plans, 401K Match, PTO, Bonus Potential, 10 Paid Company Holidays, and much more.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the design, development, and evaluation of robotic and sensor‑based systems for applications such as inspection, surveying, mapping, and construction monitoring
• Develop and implement data processing and analysis workflows to extract actionable insights from imagery, sensor data, and field‑collected datasets
• Contribute to the development of automation and AI/ML solutions that improve engineering processes and operational efficiency.
• Assist in integrating emerging technologies (e.g., robotics, computer vision, geospatial systems, digital twins) into existing company workflows
• Support field deployment, testing, and validation of new tools and systems in real‑world project environments.
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify opportunities for innovation, process improvement, and technology adoption.
• Maintain and improve existing research and deployed systems based on performance, feedback, and evolving project needs.
• Contribute to research initiatives, pilot programs, and grant‑funded projects, including prototyping and reporting.
• Prepare visualizations, models, and reports to communicate findings and support decision‑making.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field and 5+ or 2+ years professional experience respectively.
• Advanced degree (e.g., PhD) with internship, academic project, co‑op, or entry‑level experience involving programming, process automation, workflow improvement, dataset development, or business technology implementation is preferred but not required.
• Experience working on applied technology, research, or field‑based engineering projects preferred.
• US Driver's License.
• FAA Part 107 License is preferred.
• Experience or strong interest in robotics systems and field‑deployed technologies.
• Experience or strong interest in data analysis, automation, or applied AI/ML.
• Experience or strong interest in engineering workflows within AEC, infrastructure, or related industries.
• Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages.
• Proficiency in data processing and visualization tools.
• Familiarity with computer vision or image processing.
• Familiarity with sensor data integration (e.g., LiDAR, thermal, geospatial data).
• Familiarity with robotics software stacks (e.g., ROS or equivalent).
• Familiarity with BIM, CAD, or geospatial platforms.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work across disciplines and translate technical concepts into practical applications.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.