Senior Robotics Engineer

A rapidly growing robotics and automation company in the Greater Boston area is hiring a full-time Senior Robotics Engineer to lead motion planning and control development for advanced multi-axis robotic systems. This role focuses on ROS 2, MoveIt 2, motion planning algorithms, collision avoidance, robotic simulation, and real-time robotic control across highly complex electromechanical platforms. The position offers the opportunity to work directly with cutting-edge robotic hardware in a hands-on environment where software is tightly integrated with real-world automation systems and deployed directly into production environments.


This is an exciting opportunity for a robotics engineer who wants direct ownership over core motion planning systems and the ability to influence technical direction in a fast-moving startup environment. The company is looking for someone with deep expertise in robotic kinematics, trajectory planning, and hardware/software integration who enjoys solving difficult real-world robotics problems. You'll work closely with perception, systems, hardware, and controls teams to build reliable collision-aware robotic systems operating in constrained industrial environments. This role offers immediate impact, close access to physical hardware, and the opportunity to help define next-generation robotic automation technology from the ground up.


Required Skills & Experience
• Deep expertise with motion planning algorithms including RRT, RRT*, PRM, CHOMP, STOMP, or TrajOpt
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with MoveIt or MoveIt 2 in production or near-production environments
• Strong experience within the ROS 2 ecosystem
• Strong proficiency in C++ and/or Python for robotics software development
• Experience with robotic kinematics, inverse kinematics, and motion constraints
• Experience with collision avoidance systems and occupancy mapping technologies such as OctoMap or voxel grids
• Experience with kinematic solvers such as KDL, TRAC-IK, or similar frameworks
• Experience building real-time robotic control and trajectory execution systems
• Strong debugging and hardware/software integration skills
• Experience with robotic simulation environments for development and validation
• Strong understanding of real-time software performance and system reliability


Desired Skills & Experience
• BS, MS, or PhD in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Experience with industrial automation or mechatronic systems beyond traditional robotic arms
• Experience with safety-rated motion control systems
• Familiarity with hardware abstraction layers and low-level firmware integration
• Experience with LiDAR, depth cameras, IMUs, or robotic perception systems
• Familiarity with point cloud processing tools such as PCL or Open3D
• Exposure to SLAM, object detection, or reactive motion planning systems
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing and field robotics deployments


What You Will Be Doing


Tech Breakdown
• 40% Motion Planning & Trajectory Optimization
• 25% ROS 2 / MoveIt 2 Software Development
• 20% Hardware Integration & Real-Time Control
• 15% Simulation, Testing & Optimization


Daily Responsibilities
• 75% Hands On
• 10% System Design & Architecture
• 15% Team Collaboration


The Offer
• Bonus eligible
• Equity eligible


You will receive the following benefits:
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k)


Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.


A rapidly growing robotics and automation company in the Greater Boston area is hiring a full-time Senior Robotics Engineer to lead motion planning and control development for advanced multi-axis robotic systems. This role focuses on ROS 2, MoveIt 2, motion planning algorithms, collision avoidance, robotic simulation, and real-time robotic control across highly complex electromechanical platforms. The position offers the opportunity to work directly with cutting-edge robotic hardware in a hands-on environment where software is tightly integrated with real-world automation systems and deployed directly into production environments.


This is an exciting opportunity for a robotics engineer who wants direct ownership over core motion planning systems and the ability to influence technical direction in a fast-moving startup environment. The company is looking for someone with deep expertise in robotic kinematics, trajectory planning, and hardware/software integration who enjoys solving difficult real-world robotics problems. You'll work closely with perception, systems, hardware, and controls teams to build reliable collision-aware robotic systems operating in constrained industrial environments. This role offers immediate impact, close access to physical hardware, and the opportunity to help define next-generation robotic automation technology from the ground up.


Required Skills & Experience
• Deep expertise with motion planning algorithms including RRT, RRT*, PRM, CHOMP, STOMP, or TrajOpt
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with MoveIt or MoveIt 2 in production or near-production environments
• Strong experience within the ROS 2 ecosystem
• Strong proficiency in C++ and/or Python for robotics software development
• Experience with robotic kinematics, inverse kinematics, and motion constraints
• Experience with collision avoidance systems and occupancy mapping technologies such as OctoMap or voxel grids
• Experience with kinematic solvers such as KDL, TRAC-IK, or similar frameworks
• Experience building real-time robotic control and trajectory execution systems
• Strong debugging and hardware/software integration skills
• Experience with robotic simulation environments for development and validation
• Strong understanding of real-time software performance and system reliability


Desired Skills & Experience
• BS, MS, or PhD in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Experience with industrial automation or mechatronic systems beyond traditional robotic arms
• Experience with safety-rated motion control systems
• Familiarity with hardware abstraction layers and low-level firmware integration
• Experience with LiDAR, depth cameras, IMUs, or robotic perception systems
• Familiarity with point cloud processing tools such as PCL or Open3D
• Exposure to SLAM, object detection, or reactive motion planning systems
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing and field robotics deployments


What You Will Be Doing


Tech Breakdown
• 40% Motion Planning & Trajectory Optimization
• 25% ROS 2 / MoveIt 2 Software Development
• 20% Hardware Integration & Real-Time Control
• 15% Simulation, Testing & Optimization


Daily Responsibilities
• 75% Hands On
• 10% System Design & Architecture
• 15% Team Collaboration


The Offer
• Bonus eligible
• Equity eligible


You will receive the following benefits:
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k)


Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

• Robotics