Robotics Scientist - Physical AI & Autonomous Systems

Honda Research Institute USA, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading robotics research organization in San Jose, California, is seeking a passionate Research Scientist to join its Robotics Division. This role involves innovating in robotic intelligence development, focusing on adaptive algorithms, robot cognition, and collaboration with regional and global teams. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in robotics or a related field and possess extensive experience in planning, control methods, and learning-based approaches. Strong programming skills in C++ or Python are necessary.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in robotics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science.
• Expert Knowledge on learning-based methods such as reinforcement learning and generative models.
• Extensive experience in development of planning and control methods for autonomous systems.
• Strong familiarity with transformer models.
• Extensive experience with physics-based simulations.
• Strong familiarity with sensing and state estimation in robotics.
• Solid knowledge of robotics fundamentals.
• Strong track record of publishing in top robotics venues.
• Solid programming skills in C++ or Python.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Research, ideate, and implement robot cognition and reasoning algorithms.
• Validate results through comprehensive data analysis.
• Assist with compiling written and oral reports for executives.
• Contribute to patents, academic publications, and prototypes.
• Collaborate with teams of scientists and engineers.

Skills

Reinforcement learning

Generative models

Planning and control methods

Transformer models

Physics-based simulations

Sensing and state estimation

C++ programming

Python programming

Robotics fundamentals

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in robotics or related field

Tools

ROS

Job description

A leading robotics research organization in San Jose, California, is seeking a passionate Research Scientist to join its Robotics Division. This role involves innovating in robotic intelligence development, focusing on adaptive algorithms, robot cognition, and collaboration with regional and global teams. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in robotics or a related field and possess extensive experience in planning, control methods, and learning-based approaches. Strong programming skills in C++ or Python are necessary.