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1. Senior Robotics Engineer
2. Robotics Engineer
3. Technician
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1. Senior Robotics Engineer
Location: Brooklyn, NY | Job Type: Full-time in-person
Highly motivated person with expertise in ROS2 development and accurate physics simulation; electronics; PCB design and motor integration. This role involves system integration and path planning for an advanced marine robotic platform. Experience with Gazebo (Ignition preferred) and real-world robotic applications is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities:
· Integrate motors, sensors, and embedded electronics into robotic platforms.
· Work with ROS2 and simulation tools.
· Develop, simulate, and optimize vehicle path planning algorithms.
· Design and develop circuit boards for robotic systems.
· Support hardware-software integration, debugging, and testing.
· Document designs, troubleshoot hardware/software issues, and collaborate across teams.
Skills & Qualifications:
· Master’s Degree in relevant engineering field (Electrical, Robotics, Mechanical). PhD preferred.
· 10+ years of industry experience (5+ with PhD).
· Experience with ROS2, Gazebo (Ignition preferred), and/or other physics simulation environments.
· Knowledge of path planning, motion control, and real-time systems.
· Proficiency in Python, C++, and embedded systems programming.
· Strong background in electronics, PCB design, and motor integration.
· Strong problem-solving skills and ability to lead technical projects.
· Previous experience working collaboratively in Github is desirable.
Why Join Us?
· You will do exciting and challenging work on a world-first marine robotics platform.
· Opportunities and agency to create a big impact in a small startup with a big vision.
· Participate in hands-on real-world deployments.
· Collaborative environment with competitive pay and benefits.
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2. Marine Robotics Engineer
Location: Brooklyn, NY | Job Type: Full-time in-person
Highly motivated Marine Robotics Engineer to support the design, testing, and deployment of underwater robotic systems and work collaboratively with a small team of scientists and engineers. This role focuses on vehicle dynamics, fluid flow analysis, buoyancy calculations, and ROS2 integration.
Key Responsibilities:
· Analyze hydrodynamics and vehicle dynamics.
· Perform buoyancy and stability calculations for optimal vehicle performance.
· Assist in marine vehicle deployment, testing, and field operations.
· Work with ROS2, Python/C++, and sensor integration for autonomous systems.
· Document findings, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Skills & Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s Degree in relevant engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Marine). Master’s Degree preferred.
· 1-2 years of hands-on experience with AUVs/ROVs and prototype deployment. (Grad work is OK).
· Knowledge of fluid dynamics, control systems, and marine robotics.
· Proficiency in SolidWorks.
· Programming experience in Python and/or C++. Experience with ROS2 is highly desirable.
· Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.
· Previous experience working collaboratively in Github is desirable.
Why Join Us?
· You will do exciting and challenging work on a world-first marine robotics platform.
· Opportunities and agency to create a big impact in a small startup with a big vision.
· Join us for hands-on real-world deployments.
· Collaborative environment with competitive pay and benefits.
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3. Technician/Junior Engineer
Location: Brooklyn, NY | Job Type: Full-time in-person
Key Responsibilities:
Work with a small team of scientists and engineers. Perform CAD and CAM work, machining, component sourcing, component assembly, rapid prototyping, testing, workshop organization, workshop maintenance. Experience should include taking a “hands-on” approach to problem solving and the ability to work with complex assemblies that may include mechanical precision, high and low voltage wiring and hydraulics.
Skills & Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s or associate’s degree
· SolidWorks proficiency
· CAM software proficiency
· Fabrication proficiency
· Understanding of engineering drawings, schematics and build instructions
· Understanding of precision measuring equipment
· Communication and collaboration skills
· Microsoft Office suite proficiency
Bonus Qualifications:
· Marine experience
· Robotics experience
· Scripting experience
· Python experience
· Github experience
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- John Archibald Wheeler.
