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Principal Robotic Controls Engineer

1 month ago

Bedford, United States Symbotic Full time
Job DescriptionWho we are

With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system - reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.

What we do
We are a talented team of roboticists working on the heart of Symbotic's automation solution - Symbot, the mobile robot. We are responsible for delivering solutions for the storage and retrieval use cases performed in a fully autonomous structure operating hundreds of Symbots at each facility across a network of customer sites.

What we need
Symbotic is currently seeking a Principal Robotic Controls Engineer to join our Mobile Robotics Control team. In this position you will develop embedded control software for our fleet of autonomous mobile robots for inventory distribution management. This role focuses primarily on development of our integrated test and self-diagnostic capabilities that will run across our network of production sites on thousands of robots. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate in a highly cross-functional environments along with strong technical problem-solving skills and passion to tackle real world challenges in robotics.

What you will do:
  • Implement control strategies for autonomous mobile robots for inventory distribution management
  • Develop and document high quality and robust embedded C++ software
  • Provide technical leadership to the broader mobile robotic controls team to deliver quality solutions that support high volume production environments
  • Work closely with teammates from application software, safety controls, robot controls, UX/UI, and site operations to design effective tests and diagnostics that address real issues encountered in operations
  • Serve as technical lead on controls team projects by scoping and defining workstreams, guide project team members in their efforts, and work with project management team to schedule and track progress
  • Troubleshoot system problems in production by working with and leading cross-functional teams to investigate and root-cause performance issues
  • Identify and monitor KPIs to evaluate and improve the performance of our robots and overall system solution
  • Be a proactive communicator who enjoys working closely with creative and technical peers
  • Be an active forward-looking participant in maintaining and extending our system architecture and ensuring the health of our codebase
  • Lead and mentor junior engineers
  • Work in a dynamic Agile/Scrum based environment
  • Occasional (10-15%) travel to customer sites is required

What you will need:
  • Bachelor, Masters, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Robotics, Aerospace or related discipline
  • Minimum of 8 years' of demonstrated experience in development of algorithms for mobile robot motion planning and control
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver robotics software products deployed in the real world
  • Knowledge of embedded C++ coding and design patterns suitable for real time environments
  • Experience with of real time and/or embedded operating systems and threading and communication issues related to real time operating systems and system implementation
  • Experience collaborating with UX/UI designers to create intuitive and effective user experiences is a plus
  • Familiarity with electromechanical system design (motor drives, sensor systems, CAN bus communications); hands on testing experience is also beneficial
  • Experience with modern production-grade software development practices, QA processes, and version control tools
  • Comfort with numerical programming tools for data analysis (Python, Julia, Matlab, Tableau, etc.)
  • Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain and teach technical concepts to others


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About Symbotic

Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world's largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce the Symbotic platform transforms the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers. For more information, visit www.symbotic.com .

We are a community of innovators, collaborators and pioneers who embrace our differences, because we know unique perspectives make us stronger and smarter. Every perspective matters. We depend on the collective voices of our employees, customers and community to help guide us as we build a better place to work - for you and the world. That's why we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.

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