Senior Robotics Engineer / Navigation

Motion Recruitment; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

PTO

401k

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a senior robotics engineer to lead navigation algorithm development for autonomous mobile robots in Boston. You will optimize speed and safety for fleets while delivering robust navigation features and real-time planning.

The role is full-time and onsite in Boston, MA, requiring 5+ years in robotics, strong Python and C++, and hands-on leadership experience within Scrum teams.

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years in robotics engineering.
• Experience developing navigation algorithms for mobile robots.
• Proficient in Python and C++.
• Deep understanding of robot kinematics and dynamics.
• Experience with graph search methods (A*, RRT, PRM).
• Experience with convex optimization and nonlinear programming.
• Experience with mobile robot control (PID, Pure Pursuit, LQR).
• Experience shipping and supporting navigation features for a fleet of mobile robots.

Responsibilities

• Lead navigation algorithm development for autonomous robots.
• Optimize speed and safety for fleets of mobile robots.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on motion planning.

Skills

Robotics engineering

Navigation algorithms

Python

C++

Robot kinematics

Optimization techniques

Control algorithms

Navigation features

Education

Master's degree

Job description

This company is at the forefront of robotics, developing advanced navigation systems for autonomous mobile robots. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead and innovate in the field of robotics navigation, optimizing speed and safety for autonomous robot fleets. This is a full time position that is onsite in Boston, MA.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in robotics engineering
• Industry experience developing navigation algorithms for mobile robots
• Proficient in Python and C++
• Deep understanding of robot kinematics and dynamics
• Experience with graph search methods for planning (A*, RRT, PRM)
• Experience with mathematical optimization techniques (convex optimization, nonlinear programming)
• Experience with control algorithms for mobile robots (PID, Pure Pursuit, LQR)
• Experience shipping and supporting navigation features for a fleet of mobile robots

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with trajectory optimization or model-predictive control
• Experience with collision avoidance and autonomous recovery behaviors
• Expereince with machine learning techniques for motion planning (behavior cloning, diffusion policies)
• Experience leading a team of engineers through Scrum process
• Master's Degree in related field

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 20% Python, C++
• 50% Navigation Algorithms
• 30% Motion Planning

Daily Responsibilities

• 75% Hands On
• 10% Management Duties
• 15% Team Collaboration

The Offer

You Will Receive The Following Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• PTO
• 401k

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Posted By: Kaylyn Romano