Lightspeed Systems

Lightspeed Systems

Robotics Integration/Controls Engineer (Full-Stack Capable)

Northbrook, IL

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 29 days ago
TypeScriptPythonC++Node.jsFull-Stack DevelopmentPostgreSQLRESTWebSocketsMachine LearningComputer VisionRoboticsPLCActuators

About the role

  • Our flagship systems-BRUTE for automated wall panel manufacturing and DEX for on-site collaborative construction-are addressing the global housing crisis by delivering unprecedented speed, precision, and affordability in homebuilding.
  • We're past the idea stage and moving fast toward a working demo.
  • We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences.

Responsibilities

  • This is not a front-end design role - visual polish lives with another hire.
  • Bring up and integrate robot arms and the surrounding control system; design and tune motion, tooling, sequencing, and safety logic

Requirements

  • experience standing up a sim that meaningfully mirrors real hardware

Skills

  • Programming
  • Python and/or C++ for robotics and integration work; scripting comfort generally
  • Simulation frameworks - Isaac Sim, Gazebo, MuJoCo, or similar; experience standing up a sim that meaningfully mirrors real hardware
  • AI/ML in robotics - learned policies, imitation/RL, or forward-looking approaches (e.g. VLA-style models)
  • Functional safety - e-stop logic, safety-rated I/O, risk assessment for automated equipment
  • We expect a strong fit from either a robotics or a controls/automation background:
  • Programming - Python and/or C++ for robotics and integration work; scripting comfort generally
  • Strongly preferred / differentiators

Equal opportunity

  • LightSpeed Build Technologies is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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