Robotic Engineer

Kickmaker•San Francisco, CA

11h•$115,000 - $149,995•Remote

About The Position

Kickmaker is a high-tech product design and industrialization agency that supports its customers from prototype to production run in various vertical markets including medical, new mobility, electrification, agrotech, robotics, IOT, and consumer devices. They leverage cross-disciplinary skills in embedded AI, high-tech manufacturing automation, eco-design, industrial design, and WEB 3.0 for the economy of functionality. Kickmaker fosters a maker culture with pillars of passion, excitement, and kindness, enabling personal potential through exciting projects and encouraging autonomy and initiative. The company has a community of over 250 employees across France, China, and the United States, and is looking to expand its teams in Boston, Seattle, and San Francisco.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
5+ years of experience in robotics or automation (industry is preferred)
Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++
Experience with ROS/ROS2
Knowledge of control systems, computer vision, and sensor integration
Familiarity with simulation tools such as MATLAB
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

Design, build, and test robotic systems and components
Develop and optimize control algorithms, perception systems, and navigation strategies
Integrate hardware and software components for autonomous or semi-autonomous systems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, and software engineers
Conduct simulations and real-world testing to validate system performance
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in development and production environments
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in robotics and AI