Robotics Product Researcher

Mujin•Suwanee, GA

About The Position

Mujin develops industrial robotic systems for production and distribution environments. Its technology gives robots perception and awareness so they can perform more advanced tasks, with the aim of freeing people from labor-intensive work for more intellectual challenges. The Robotics Product Researcher investigates emerging robotics technologies, evaluates product capabilities, and translates research into actionable insights for product strategy and development. The role combines robotics technology research, product analysis, experimental validation, and cross-functional collaboration. It involves assessing customer needs, industry trends, competitive solutions, and technical opportunities to identify ways to improve Mujin’s robotic automation products. The researcher communicates technical findings to product, engineering, and business stakeholders and works across office, warehouse, manufacturing, and customer-site environments. Travel is required 20% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a closely related technical field.
Research experience, academic project experience, or technical expertise in robotics, autonomous systems, industrial automation, robot perception, motion planning, manipulation, or related technologies.
Ability to develop research methodologies, design and conduct experiments, evaluate technical approaches, and analyze quantitative results.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and synthesize technical literature, scientific publications, patents, and emerging technologies to identify research opportunities and potential areas for product innovation.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills, including the ability to translate complex research findings into actionable technical recommendations.
Ability to independently manage research activities, prioritize competing objectives, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to evaluate the practical application of emerging technologies and research advancements to real-world industrial robotics challenges and commercial product development.

Nice To Haves

Currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program or formally admitted as a Ph.D. candidate in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
Research experience in robot learning, computer vision, perception, motion planning, trajectory optimization, manipulation, reinforcement learning, or autonomous decision-making.
Publications, conference presentations, research projects, or a thesis demonstrating relevant robotics or AI expertise.
Experience using robotics frameworks such as ROS/ROS 2 and simulation environments or tools for robotic experimentation and validation.
Experience collaborating with industry partners, participating in applied research projects, or working with engineering teams to validate research outcomes.

Responsibilities

Research emerging robotics technologies, industrial automation solutions, and advances in robot perception, motion planning, manipulation, and autonomous operation.
Evaluate industry trends, competitive products, market developments, and customer needs to identify opportunities for product innovation and differentiation.
Analyze customer workflows, operational challenges, and automation requirements to identify unmet needs and potential product enhancements.
Design and conduct technical evaluations, proof-of-concept studies, experiments, and product feasibility assessments.
Collect, analyze, and interpret research data, performance metrics, test results, and customer feedback to support evidence-based product decisions.
Translate research findings into product requirements, feature proposals, use cases, technical recommendations, and development priorities.
Collaborate with product management, robotics engineering, software development, systems integration, and field engineering teams to evaluate opportunities and validate proposed solutions.
Establish repeatable research and evaluation methodologies, maintain traceable findings, and contribute to continuous product improvement.

Benefits

Company-paid medical, dental, and vision options, with the opportunity to buy up some benefits beginning the first of the month after hire.
Company-paid life insurance and voluntary benefits.
Company-paid long- and short-term disability.
15 paid time off (PTO) days beginning the first year.
11 paid holidays, including two floating holidays.
401(k) plan.
Parental leave benefits.
Health Savings Account (HSA) option with HDHP.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for medical and dependent care.
Referral bonuses.
Company stock options in many roles.