Lightspeed Systems
Senior Robotics Engineer
Northbrook, IL · Senior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 54 days ago
PythonC++Node.jsFastAPIAlgorithmsGitCI/CDLinuxRoboticsElectrical EngineeringSensorsControlsTest AutomationTCP/IPResearchCommunication
About the role
- This role demands deep robotics expertise, strong software skills, and the ability to bridge the gap between simulation and real-world deployment.
Responsibilities
- your control systems power robots that build homes and address the housing crisis
- As a Senior Robotics Engineer, you will design, develop, and deploy the core robotic control systems powering LightSpeed's construction automation platforms.
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on robotics engineering with industrial or collaborative robot systems
- Deep proficiency in ROS2 architecture, node lifecycle management, and real-time communication patterns
- Hands-on experience with MoveIt2 or MoveIt Pro for motion planning and manipulation
- Strong understanding of robot kinematics, dynamics, and control theory
- Core Robotics Expertise
- Experience with physics-based robotics simulators: MuJoCo, IsaacSIM, or Gazebo
- Experience with real-time operating systems and deterministic control loops
- Proficiency with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development workflows
Nice to have
- MS or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Experience with industrial platforms: Hyundai, FANUC, ABB, KUKA, or Universal Robots
- Background in construction technology, automated manufacturing, or prefabrication
- Experience with real-time Linux (PREEMPT_RT) and low-latency control systems
- Contributions to open-source robotics projects (ROS2, MoveIt, or related)
- Published research or patents in robotics, motion planning, or control systems
- Solve hard robotics problems: multi-robot coordination, sub-millimeter precision, real-world deployment at scale
- Cutting-edge stack: ROS2, MuJoCo, IsaacSIM, MoveIt2, and custom industrial automation
Skills
- Integrate and calibrate sensor systems including LIDAR, depth cameras, force/torque sensors, and encoders
- Deploy robotic control systems to production cells and troubleshoot field issues
- Integrate robot control with LightSpeed Overwatch monitoring platform via Python/FastAPI
Compensation
- Design calibration procedures and drift compensation for production environments
Company info
- Competitive compensation including salary, equity participation, and comprehensive benefits
Equal opportunity
- LightSpeed Build Technologies is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences.
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