Senior Robotics Motion Planning Engineer - Real-World Impact

Automated Tire, Inc.; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative robotics company in Woburn, Massachusetts is searching for a Senior Robotics Engineer to lead the development of motion planning and control on their multi-axis robotic system. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in motion planning algorithms, strong skills in C++ or Python, and hands-on experience with the ROS2 ecosystem. This role requires problem-solving abilities to tackle complex hardware-software integration challenges. It's a high-ownership position allowing direct influence over technical direction and real-world impact.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience with MoveIt or MoveIt 2 in production systems.
• Proficiency in real-time performance considerations and memory management.
• Experience with robotic simulation environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead software system definition and integration of custom multi-axis hardware.
• Develop path planning solutions using OMPL and evaluate alternatives.
• Debug and optimize motion performance during site deployments.

Skills

Motion planning algorithms

C++

Python

Problem solving

Collision avoidance strategies

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

ROS2

MoveIt or MoveIt 2

Kinematic solvers

Job description

An innovative robotics company in Woburn, Massachusetts is searching for a Senior Robotics Engineer to lead the development of motion planning and control on their multi-axis robotic system. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in motion planning algorithms, strong skills in C++ or Python, and hands-on experience with the ROS2 ecosystem. This role requires problem-solving abilities to tackle complex hardware-software integration challenges. It's a high-ownership position allowing direct influence over technical direction and real-world impact.