Robotics AI Engineer

Robotics AI Engineer

Location: Worcester, Massachusetts

Long-Term Project

Note: Only USC

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute a U.S. Army SBIR Phase I project focused on Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models and bi-manual cobots.
• Develop and deploy VLA/VLM/LLM models on both cloud environments and embedded robotic platforms.
• Own the full technical stack and roadmap for a next-generation robotic AI platform.
• Build, integrate, and optimize software for UR5e robotic arms, end-effectors, and manipulation systems.
• Architect and maintain systems using ROS/ROS2, robotic middleware, and Universal Robots’ RTDE interface.
• Write high-quality, production-level code in C and Python with a rapid iteration mindset.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support military-grade and industrial-grade performance requirements.
• Work flexible or non-traditional hours to meet mission-critical development goals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, robotics, engineering, or a related field with 5 years of hands-on experience.
• Strong programming expertise in C and Python.
• Experience with PyTorch, TensorFlow, and machine learning model implementation.
• Proficiency with ROS and ROS2 frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with Universal Robots (UR5e), RTDE protocols, and manipulation systems.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality solutions quickly and independently.