Robotics Hardware Engineer
Core
Develop, integrate, maintain, and deploy mobile robotic platforms for long-term field studies in real-world settings like dorms, homes, and hospitals.
Role type
Senior IC robotics hardware engineer
Builds
Mobile robotic platforms for human-robot co-adaptation research
Domain
Robotics, AI, cognitive science, social science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Hardware integration, sensor integration, embedded systems, ROS 2, Python, C++, mechanical assembly, electrical systems, debugging, root-cause analysis
Preferred skills
Mobile manipulation robots, RGB-D cameras, Linux system administration, NVIDIA Jetson, device drivers, CAD/CAM, prototyping (3D printing, CNC), fleet management
Technologies
ROS 2, Python, C++, Linux, NVIDIA Jetson, Intel RealSense, Stereolabs ZED, Orbbec, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Onshape, Inventor
Responsibilities
Own hardware/software integration and field deployment of robotic platforms; Develop standardized configurations for multi-site replication; Establish repeatable procedures for setup, calibration, and maintenance; Diagnose deployment failures and coordinate recovery; Document reference configurations and support replication across sites; Coordinate platform upgrades to maintain interoperability.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
