Robotics Controls Engineer I-II – Driver Development
| Company | Flagship Pioneering |
|---|---|
| Location | Cambridge, MA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Robotics Engineering or related field
- Proficiency in programming and basic device driver development
- Proficiency in basic systems networking and communication protocols to ensure secure communications between edge devices and cloud systems
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, particularly with regard to working with Scientists as customers.
- A willingness to continuously learn and stay ahead of emerging technologies
Responsibilities
- Working alongside scientists, software engineers, and process engineers to determine scientific, operational, and safety requirements for remotely driven laboratory devices
- Developing, testing, and maintaining software drivers for automated equipment, both custom-built and off-the-shelf.
- Collaborating on hardware-software integration and system testing.
- Supporting system deployments, troubleshooting issues, and triaging new feature requests from users.
- API design and development for each device to enable remote operation.
- Documenting processes, technical specifications, and safety requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with lab automation or life science instrumentation is a strong plus
- Familiarity with ROS2 and simulation tools like Gazebo a plus