R&D Robotics Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

We are a small, agile, R&D-driven, and mission-oriented company—working at the interface of engineering, biology and micro/nano-systems. We design and build real-world electromechanical systems where mechanical design, custom electronics, and embedded firmware are tightly integrated. If you thrive in a hands-on environment where you move quickly from concept to prototype to system, you will feel at home here.

As a R&D Robotics Engineer , you’ll work end-to-end—from CAD and mechanism design to hardware bring-up and firmware integration. This role is ideal for engineers who identify primarily as mechanical engineers but are confident in designing electronics and writing firmware to make hardware move. You will be expected to execute independently and contribute to the progression of technologies toward commercialization.

Key Responsibilities (What You’ll Do)

• Lead the design of electromechanical systems, subsystems and assemblies for smart automated platforms
• Create detailed CAD models and drawings using SolidWorks
• Design structures, mechanisms, enclosures, mounts, and drivetrain components
• Perform mechanical analysis (loads, tolerances, materials, thermal considerations)
• Select motors, gearboxes, bearings, fasteners, and structural materials
• Ensure robust mechanical–electrical integration (mounting, cable routing, thermal paths)
• Design PCB schematics and layouts for motor control, sensing, actuation, and power electronics
• Select electronic and mechanical components and manage BOMs
• Support hardware bring-up, debugging, and validation
• Develop and maintain embedded firmware for microcontroller-based systems
• Implement and debug firmware drivers (GPIO, ADC, PWM, SPI, I2C, UART, CAN)
• Support sensor integration, motor control interfaces, and safety features
• Rapidly prototype using 3D printing, machining, soldering, and lab testing
• Support design for manufacturing, assembly, and scaling (DFM/DFA)
• Contribute to system-level testing, validation, and iteration
• Troubleshoot prototypes, perform testing, analyze results, document findings, revise designs and scale toward manufacture.
• Develop and manage fast-paced project timelines while proactively identifying and mitigating risks, and Work closely with cross-functional teams
• Maintain strong documentation of process flows, design history files, risk assessments, prototypes, and results—supporting potential regulatory or commercialization pathways.
• Effectively communicate results and technical insights to clients and stakeholders through both written reports and oral presentations.
• Contribute to IP generation, technical reports, grant proposals and internal project milestones.
• Stay current on scientific literature, and emerging technologies and incorporate them as needed.

Qualifications (What We’re Looking For)

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or related field
• 3–6 years of experience in complex electromechanical products
• Strong mechanical design experience using SolidWorks
• Demonstrated hands-on PCB design experience (schematic capture and layout (Altium, KiCad))
• Practical embedded firmware experience
• Solid understanding of motors, sensors, and electromechanical system integration
• Deep hands-on skills in:
• • Electromechanical system integration
  • Embedded systems (microcontrollers, real-time programming, hardware/software co-design)
  • Circuit design (analog/digital), motor control, power electronics
  • Simulation ( MATLAB/Simulink)
  • Programming (Python, C/C++, ROS)
  • Lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.)

· Detail-oriented, systems-focused, and passionate about delivering high impact through innovation

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and documentation skills; able to communicate clearly in written and oral form.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, resource-constrained R&D environment, collaborating across disciplines, and handling ambiguity.
• A track-record of driving R&D projects to prototype stage and beyond, with attention to manufacturability and transferability.
• Bonus Skills:

· Experience with motor drivers, motion control, or PID tuning

· Familiarity with RTOS environments (e.g., FreeRTOS)

· Knowledge of EMI/EMC and grounding strategies

· Experience working with manufacturers and contract assemblers

· Exposure to ROS/ROS2 or robotic software stacks

· Wireless protocols (BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa)

· Familiarity with medical device regulations (ISO 13485, FDA standards)

· Understanding of regulatory, quality, and safety standards applicable to laboratory and analytical instrumentation.

· Demonstrated commercial product development experience, including design-for-manufacturing (DFM), machine design, and automation engineering.

Why You will Join Us

• You will work on impactful, high-visibility technologies—not just incremental features.
• You will be part of a small, cross-disciplinary team where your expertise is pivotal and visible.
• You will have autonomy, ownership and the opportunity to shape new device platforms and technologies.
• You will gain exposure to both early-stage R&D and downstream commercialization pathways.
• We offer competitive compensation, and benefits appropriate for a high-impact R&D role.

Due to the nature of our business and information associated with this position, interested candidates must be US Citizens or Permanent Resident.

At EmergingDx Inc, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building and sustaining a talented, inclusive, and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Note to recruiters : We are not seeking assistance for this position. Please do not contact us via phone or email regarding this opening.

As a U.S. Government contractor, we are required to collect certain applicant information for federal reporting purposes. We are also E-Verified.