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Motion Recruitment

Senior Robotics Engineer / Navigation

boston, MA

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About this opportunity

Motion Recruitment lists this Senior Robotics Engineer / Navigation opportunity in boston, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

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.

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Worksite address

boston, MA, 02298, US

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