Tactile Sensing & Dexterous Manipulation Engineer

Hyphen Connect Limited; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyphen Connect Limited in Seattle is seeking a Tactile Sensing & Dexterous Manipulation Engineer to advance robotic systems. The role focuses on enhancing high-resolution tactile sensor capabilities while contributing to innovative robotics solutions.

The successful candidate will be responsible for processing data, implementing control algorithms, and collaborating on experiments with cross-functional teams, bringing extensive knowledge in robotic grasping and soft robotics.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of contact mechanics and robotic grasping.
• Experience with tactile sensors (e.g., GelSight, BioTac).
• Background in soft robotics or dexterous manipulation.

Responsibilities

• Process data from high-resolution tactile sensors and force‑torque arrays.
• Implement slip‑detection and compliant control algorithms.
• Train multi‑fingered grasping policies for unknown objects.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate tactile sensing solutions into robotic platforms.
• Conduct experiments to validate the performance of tactile sensing and robotic manipulation systems.

Skills

Tactile sensors knowledge

Robotic grasping

Programming in Python

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Hyphen Connect Limited in Seattle is seeking a Tactile Sensing & Dexterous Manipulation Engineer to advance robotic systems. The role focuses on enhancing high-resolution tactile sensor capabilities while contributing to innovative robotics solutions.

The successful candidate will be responsible for processing data, implementing control algorithms, and collaborating on experiments with cross-functional teams, bringing extensive knowledge in robotic grasping and soft robotics.