Robotics Lab Operations Engineer

Boston Dynamics AI Institute; Cambridge (MA); On-site; Full time

Job description

Our mission is to solve the most important and fundamental challenges in AI and Robotics to enable future generations of intelligent machines that will help us all live better lives.

The Lab Operations Engineer will work cross-functionally with engineering and research teams to build, operate, maintain and test advanced robotic systems. If you have a passion for developing technology for robots and use it to advance their capabilities and usefulness, you will want to join us!

Responsibilities

• Design, assemble, test and operate systems that integrate robots, cameras, sensors, GPUs and control hardware.
• Implement procedures, equipment and training necessary to ensure users safely operate robot systems.
• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain a varied fleet of robots and autonomous systems.

Requirements

• BS in electrical/mechanical engineering or related field, or a degree in electro-mechanical/robotic/software design from an accredited technical institute or its equivalent with 5+ years of related experience.
• 3+ years of experience assembling, running or maintaining robotic systems or scientific equipment.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• General knowledge of electronic and computer equipment, software, and testing methods.
• The successful candidate will be well organized, self-driven, creative, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize multiple task requests.
• This position requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced and growing environment.

Bonus

• Machine design experience.
• Mechatronics and power electronics experience.
• Experience with motion control systems.
• Background in experiment design.
• Experience with Linux, C/C++, ROS, and Python.

These attributes are great to have but not required for our candidates. Candidates who lack these should not be discouraged from applying.