Robotics Software Engineer: Motion & Automation

Brooks Automation; Chelmsford (MA); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability

401(k) Plan

Holidays and Flexible Vacation

Job summary

Brooks Automation seeks a Robotics Software Engineer to develop embedded software for robotics and automation systems. You will implement motion control, interface with vacuum and robot subsystems, and contribute to EtherCAT-based architectures while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires strong C++11 skills and experience in real-time embedded environments. Work involves design reviews, testing, and DevOps improvements.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C++11 or later.
• Experience with embedded real-time systems (QNX or RT-Linux).
• Experience with OO design practices.
• Experience in SDLC/Agile environments and revision control workflows.
• Robotics software development experience or industrial control systems.
• Knowledge of robotics motion control and kinematics is a plus.
• Experience with EtherCAT or industrial networks is desirable.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python/JavaScript/MATLAB).

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software for robotics and motion control.
• Design and maintain robotics software for automation systems.
• Optimize motion planning and trajectory generation.
• Contribute to EtherCAT-based distributed control architectures.
• Collaborate with engineers, product management, and customers.
• Write and communicate software requirements and design changes.
• Ensure quality through testing and DevOps practices.
• Support field and manufacturing teams in issues and debugging.

Skills

C++11

Embedded RTOS

OO Design

SDLC/Agile

Robotics Software

EtherCAT/Industrial Networking

FPGA Integration

Scripting (Python/JS/MATLAB)

Tools

EtherCAT Stacks

Remote Debugging

Git/Revision Control

Test Automation

Job description

Brooks Automation seeks a Robotics Software Engineer to develop embedded software for robotics and automation systems. You will implement motion control, interface with vacuum and robot subsystems, and contribute to EtherCAT-based architectures while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires strong C++11 skills and experience in real-time embedded environments. Work involves design reviews, testing, and DevOps improvements.