Senior Roboticist - Legged Locomotion

ektello; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Medical benefits

401k options

Job summary

A prominent technology staffing agency in Orlando, FL is seeking a Senior Roboticist to lead the development of advanced legged robotics. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in robotics, proficiency in control theory, and strong programming skills in C++ and Python. This contract role includes health benefits and is onsite in Orlando.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in robotics with ownership of systems.
• Strong control theory (PID, model-based).
• Experience with real-time embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of legged locomotion systems.
• Implement control systems for animations.
• Integrate perception systems for motion support.

Skills

Control theory proficiency

Hands-on electrical hardware experience

C++ and Python proficiency

Leadership abilities

Understanding of Reinforcement Learning

Job description

ektello is partnering with an entertainment leader to find a Senior Roboticist to join their growing team. This is a W2 contract that includes PTO, paid holidays, medical, and 401k benefits options. The role is onsite in Orlando, FL from the start of the contract.

Senior/Lead Roboticist - Legged Locomotion

We are seeking a Senior or Lead Roboticist to join our advanced robotics team focused on bringing character-inspired motion to life through cutting-edge legged robots. This role requires a multidisciplinary engineer who combines deep technical expertise in perception, control systems, and electrical hardware integration with the leadership skills to guide a small team of roboticists and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of legged locomotion systems that enable robots to walk, balance, and express personality through motion.
• Architect and implement control systems that translate high-level animation targets into real-time coordinated joint behaviors.
• Integrate perception systems (IMU, vision, force/torque sensors) to support adaptive and robust motion.
• Oversee electrical system design including actuator control, embedded systems, power distribution, and sensor integration.
• Collaborate closely with animation, software, and mechanical design teams to ensure cohesion between motion intent and physical capability.
• Drive rapid prototyping and iteration using in-lab test rigs and field-testing environments. Contribute to long-term technology roadmaps and R&D strategy for expressive robotic locomotion.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in robotics with demonstrated ownership of deployed systems.
• Strong proficiency in control theory (PID, model-based control, optimization).
• Hands-on experience with electrical hardware for robotics: motor drivers, sensors, real-time systems. Familiarity with implementing Reinforcement Learning for robotics.
• Familiarity with perception pipelines, especially for localization and terrain estimation.
• Proven leadership ability: mentoring, technical planning, and cross-functional coordination.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python in a real-time or embedded context (e.g., ROS, RTOS, or similar).

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting

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