Senior Robotics Systems Engineer

Why RoboForce

Responsibilities

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  Design software interfaces between high-level robot applications and low-level sensors, actuators, embedded controllers, and communication buses.
  
  


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  Design and integrate mechatronic systems, mechanisms, and test fixtures; develop, troubleshoot, and improve electrical subsystems and interfaces.
  
  


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  Integrate and debug complex robotic systems spanning software, embedded, networking, electrical, and mechanical domains.
  
  


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  Diagnose performance, reliability, timing, and hardware-interface issues across the robot stack.
  
  


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  Drive system reliability and scalability through rigorous testing and root-cause analysis.
  
  


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  Requires 5 days/week in-office collaboration with the team.
  
  

Requirements

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  BS/MS in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
  
  


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  4+ years of hands-on robotics experience in industry, academia, or research labs, with a track record of building, integrating, and deploying real robotic systems.
  
  


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  Experience developing drivers, hardware abstraction layers, or software interfaces for sensors, actuators, or embedded devices.
  
  


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  Hands-on experience with several of the following: ROS/ROS2, real-time or embedded Linux, fieldbus or device communications, distributed middleware, sensor/actuator integration, and performance optimization.
  
  


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  Ability to design and troubleshoot basic electrical circuits and mechanical components for robotic systems.
  
  


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  Strong debugging, system integration, and root-cause analysis skills.
  
  

Bonus Qualifications

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  Experience with humanoids, mobile manipulators, or similar platforms.
  
  


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  Experience with Linux kernel development, kernel modules, device drivers, or low-level systems software.
  
  


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  Experience optimizing communication, latency, reliability, or observability in distributed robotic systems.
  
  


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  Experience with AI-enabled robotic systems, teleoperation/data-collection devices (e.g., Gello- or UMI-style systems), and real-world robot data pipelines.
  
  

Benefits

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  Competitive stock options/equity programs.
  
  


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  Health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan.
  
  


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  Visa sponsorship and green card support for qualified candidates.
  
  


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  Lunches and dinners, a fully stocked kitchen, and regular team-building events.