Robotic Systems Integration Engineer

Company Overview

Maven Robotics is building the world’s leading general-purpose AI robots.

We are currently operating in stealth and are growing the world’s best team in AI robotics. We are looking for self-starters that are the world’s best in their field, who can innovate from a deep understanding of the fundamentals, and who share our values of unwavering truth seeking and integrity, humility, curiosity, and relentless determination.

Role Description

We are looking to recruit an exceptional Robotic Systems Integration Engineer to work on integrating, testing, and deploying our robotic solutions in the lab and in the field.

In this role you will:

• Integrate and debug the robot power, actuation, wired/wireless network, and inertial/perception/force/torque/tactile sensing systems.
• Diagnose and resolve robotic system hardware and software integration issues related to kinematics, dynamics, motion planning, perception, and control.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for full-robot systems and subsystems.
• Work with suppliers and external partners to integrate third-party components.
• Deploy field applications, drive integration with customer side systems, and manage system level integration in order to deliver customer success.
• Participate in code reviews, system design discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Author and maintain documentation for system architecture, integration, and debugging procedures.
• Contribute to defining integration best practices and improving development workflows.

You will work closely with the Controls and Hardware teams to ensure seamless integration and optimum performance.

Qualifications

Must-have:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with industrial automation field buses (e.g., EtherCAT, CANOpen) and related debugging tools.
• Proven expertise in commissioning and fine-tuning actuation systems.
• Strong proficiency in creating and executing detailed test plans.
• Experience in requirements gathering, test system design, and test implementation.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++ and/or Python.
• Familiarity with modern version control tools (e.g., Git, GitHub).
• Self-motivated, proactive problem solver with a proven ability to prioritize and address complex challenges effectively.
• Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced startup environment, with a flexible and collaborative approach.

Nice-to-have:

• Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Software (MES).
• Experience with modern industrial automation systems, such as Beckhoff TwinCAT and PLCs for manufacturing applications.
• Knowledge of electrical harness design and assembly.
• Proficiency with tools like ROS2, Docker, and Ubuntu Linux.
• Experience designing and running Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test systems and/or motor dynamometer test systems.