Massachusetts Veterans Jobs

Job Title: Senior Roboticist

Job Description

We are seeking a Roboticist with a Master’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or a closely related field and 6+ years of experience in software development applied to robotic manipulation. In this role, you will design, develop, and support advanced robotic manipulation software deployed in production environments. Your responsibilities will include creating high-performance software solutions for robotic manipulation, focusing on motion planning, kinematics, control strategies, and motion execution to enhance our robotic solutions. You will utilize and extend simulation software environments to test and refine manipulation development, ensuring expected and robust performance. Additionally, you will develop software to enable multi-arm manipulation capabilities and work closely with hardware engineers, product managers, and other software teams to integrate these capabilities into our broader robotic systems. Effective communication of technical priorities and status is also essential.

Hard Skills

• robotic manipulation

• Development expertise

• ROS 2

• MoveIt!

• OpenRAVE

• designing and implementing software and algorithms

• motion planning

• motion execution

• multi-arm coordination

• robotic kinematics

• environment representation

• simulation tools

• testing and validating robotic systems

• system design

• design patterns

• software development using Linux

Job Type

This is a contract position with a duration of 12 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a hybrid position requiring some days on-site in Burlington, Massachusetts and some days remote.

Work Environment

Onsite 5 days a week in Burlington, MA

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.