Senior Robotics Engineer / Motion Planning / Navigation

Woburn, MassachusettsOnsiteDirect Hire$150k - $180kThis rapidly growing company is expanding their team to reinvent automative service by leveraging advanced robotics for impactful, real-world solutions. They are looking for someone who wants to work alongside talented engineers dedicated to automating time-consuming processes using next-generation multi-axis robotic platforms. This is a full time opportunity that is onsite north of Boston, MA.Required Skills & ExperienceExtensive experience with motion planning algorithms, including RRT/RRT* sampling-based methods, probabilistic roadmaps, and CHOMP/STOMP trajectory optimization techniques Deep familiarity with MoveIT motion planning frameworks and production systems Strong proficiency diagnosing and resolving issues related to hardware-software integration, trajectory planning, and actuator constraints Well-versed in collision avoidance, occupancy representations, and safety-driven planning approaches Expertise in kinematic solvers and understanding of both forward and inverse kinematics for varied manipulator types Skilled in C++ and Python within ROS2, focusing on real-time system performance and robust software design Experience with simulation environments for development and validation Desired Skills & ExperienceAdvanced degree in Robotics or related field Knowledge of automotive service, industrial automation, or broader mechatronics outside of conventional robot arms Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing, safety-rated control, and real-time trajectory implementations Broad understanding of robotics spanning motor control systems, hardware abstraction, and firmware integration Exposure to sensor integration, perception, reactive planning, and object detection for adaptive robotics What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown 30% ROS2 and MoveIt frameworks 30% Kinematic modeling and motion planning tools 20% Hardware integration and real-time system development 20% Collision detection and avoidance systems Daily Responsibilities 80% Hands On 10% Management Duties 10% Team Collaboration The Offer You will receive the following benefits: Health, 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.