Robotics Motion-Planning Engineer: High-Throughput

Contoro Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Contoro Inc. is seeking a Robotics Engineer specializing in motion planning in Austin, Texas. This role involves designing geometric paths and optimizing trajectories for robotic systems used in warehouse automation.

The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience and a strong background in C++, ROS, and motion planning frameworks. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance robotic efficiency and reliability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in motion planning, trajectory optimization, or manipulator control.
• Hands-on experience with motion planning frameworks and trajectory generation.
• Experience integrating perception inputs into collision-aware planning.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement geometric path planning for high-DOF manipulators.
• Develop time-optimal, dynamically-feasible trajectories for manipulator arms.
• Integrate perception outputs into planning scenes to improve collision awareness.

Skills

C++ (modern standards)

Python

ROS 1/ROS 2

MoveIt

Trajectory optimization

Manipulator kinematics

Problem-solving

Data-driven decision-making

Excellent communication

Education

B.S. in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

OMPL

RRT

CHOMP

TrajOpt

Physics-based/kinematic simulation tools

Job description

Contoro Inc. is seeking a Robotics Engineer specializing in motion planning in Austin, Texas. This role involves designing geometric paths and optimizing trajectories for robotic systems used in warehouse automation.

The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience and a strong background in C++, ROS, and motion planning frameworks. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance robotic efficiency and reliability.