Senior Robotics Hardware Integration & Test Engineer

Robotics and AI Institute; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Motor dynamometer experience

Rust for embedded bring-up (bonus)

System identification (bonus)

3D CAD for fixtures (bonus)

Linux/CAN/EtherCAT (bonus)

Job summary

The Robotics and AI Institute in Cambridge, MA, is seeking engineers to bring electromechanical subsystems to life, from assembly to fleet deployment. You will work across hardware, embedded software, controls, and research teams to characterize behavior and improve models and control strategies.

Responsibilities include design and operation of test benches, verification planning, and instrumentation setup.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Hands-on electromechanical bring-up and troubleshooting, including reading drawings and schematics, modifying test setups, and knowing when to involve a specialist.
• Understanding of motors, drives, feedback sensors, and basic controls, with experience characterizing actuators and developing or validating models.
• Experience setting up instrumentation and data acquisition, including bench instruments and sensors.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with design engineers and researchers to establish system requirements and verification strategies.
• Assemble, integrate, and debug electromechanical subsystems across teams.
• Design and operate instrumented test benches, HIL fixtures, and dynamometers with appropriate limits.

Skills

Electromechanical bring-up

Reading schematics

Test scripting

Data analysis

Cross-team communication

Safety compliance

Education

BS in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Data acquisition

CAN/EtherCAT

Job description

The Robotics and AI Institute in Cambridge, MA, is seeking engineers to bring electromechanical subsystems to life, from assembly to fleet deployment. You will work across hardware, embedded software, controls, and research teams to characterize behavior and improve models and control strategies.

Responsibilities include design and operation of test benches, verification planning, and instrumentation setup.