Search Jobs
Senior Robotics Engineer
1770 NW Maple St. Issaquah, WA 98027 Issaquah, WA 98027 US
Job Description
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Senior Robotics Engineer opportunity.
Responsibilities:
- Work with the robotics team to architect, design and implement novel robotics systems for controlling ground-based rovers in farm fields
- Collaborate with the product team to clarify requirements
- Select sensing and other hardware components and technologies to enable rapid prototyping
- Serve as a SME on current state of the art for the full stack of robotics technologies
- Directly contribute in a hands-on manner to solving major technical challenges
- Contribute to a research roadmap in alignment with the Co's product roadmap
- Develop test plans for component and system level testing and validation
- Build and test prototype systems in the field
- Play a pivotal role in growing the robotics team
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years’ experience developing and commercializing full-stack robotics systems
- MS or PhD in CS, EE, ME or a related field or equivalent experience
- Strong C++, Python skills & expertise in ROS or similar robotics software framework
- Deep and current knowledge of high level controls, including motion planning, localization, navigation and sensor fusion
- Working knowledge of low level controls, including trajectory control and state estimation techniques for perception and feedback control
- Experience integrating a wide range of sensing hardware, including LIDAR, cameras, other range-finding sensors, inertial navigation, GPS/GNSS sensors
- Experience working in a Linux-based environment including modern software engineering practices, experience with git and pull reviews
- Strong communication skills, including active listening, that can convey complex technical topics to teammates in plain English
- Field robotics experience with developing new AGVs, UAVs, USVs, or UUVs
- Knowledge of communication protocols including CANBUS, TCP/UDP and wireless communication
- Knowledge of Rust
- Experience working with embedded systems, real time applications, and PLCs
- Simulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing experience
- Experience with hydraulic and electrical actuators and systems
- Controls knowledge including linear and nonlinear control systems design
- Location: Issaquah-onsite/hybrid
- Direct Hire
- Pay Range: $150-200k
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
Meet Your Recruiter
Jessica Dunkinson
I began working for Protingent in 2019. Our openings can really fluctuate with the needs of the market, and I especially enjoy working in niche and unique roles. My recruiting style is transparent and to the point and I strive to be as helpful as possible without wasting anyone’s time. I strive to help candidates achieve a fulfilling role, no matter their parameters, and my philosophy is “don’t make excuses, make improvements”. I love recruiting because every day is different; I get the opportunity to speak with a large variety of people while learning the tech industry. My favorite part of the job is being able to make a difference in an individual’s life and helping companies that are making a difference in the world.
I look forward to hearing from you. Jessica