Robotics Engineer - Founding Engineer

Robotics Founding Engineer

About the Rol

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We are looking for a talented Robotics Manipulation Engineer to join a fast-growing robotics company building the next generation of intelligent robotic systems. You will own the design, development, and deployment of manipulation capabilities, working across the full stack from motion planning through to real-world hardware integratio

n.This is a high-impact, hands-on role for someone who thrives in a scale-up environment and wants to see their work deployed in the real worl

d.
What You Will

• DoDesign and implement motion planning and control algorithms for robotic arm manipulation ta
• sksDevelop grasp planning pipelines, integrating perception and sensor data to enable reliable object interact
• ionBuild and tune controllers for compliant, force-controlled, and dexterous manipulat
• ionCollaborate with perception and ML teams to close the loop between vision and physical interact
• ionConduct hardware-in-the-loop testing and iterate quickly from simulation to real-world deploym
• entContribute to the architecture of the manipulation software stack, including APIs and interfa
• cesDocument designs, test results, and system performance to support cross-functional engineering te

amsWhat We Are Looking

• For
  Degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related f
• ieldHands-on experience developing manipulation systems on real robotic hard
• wareStrong grounding in motion planning frameworks such as MoveIt, OMPL, or sim
• ilarProficiency in ROS or ROS2, with production-level C or Py
• thonExperience with grasp planning, contact modelling, or force and torque con
• trolFamiliarity with simulation environments such as Isaac Sim, Gazebo, or PyBu
• lletAbility to work across the sim-to-real gap and debug hardware behaviour in the f

ield
Bonus P

• ointsExperience with learning-based manipulation approaches including imitation learning or reinforcement lea
• rningBackground in compliant or soft robotics sy
• stemsExposure to DFMEA, functional safety standards, or safety-critical system d
• esignPrior experience at a robotics startup or sca

le-up
What Is On

• Offer
  Competitive base salary and meaningful
• equityThe opportunity to work on cutting-edge manipulation technology with real-world dep
• loymentCollaborative, engineering-led culture with fast decision
• -makingFlexible working arran
• gementsStrong benefits package including healthcare, 401k,