Senior Robotics Engineer

Halobraid • Cambridge, MA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

HaloBraid is a hair technology company using breakthrough engineering to elevate everyday routines. We’re building the world’s first robotic hair-braiding system—integrating computer vision, robotics, compliant fiber manipulation, and novel mechatronic machines. This is one of the hardest unsolved problems in robotics, applied to a $300B industry.
8 billion hours are spent braiding hair each year. HaloBraid gives that time back. The system collaborates with professional stylists to reduce braiding appointments from 6 hours to minutes and grow their business. Our technology works. We’re moving from R&D into deployment with salons, well-funded by leading investors. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of the hair styling industry.

Requirements

• Experience with motion control for a variety of actuator types (e.g. stepper motors, servo motors, brushed and brushless DC motors)
• Experience with Python and Embedded C/C++
• Experience implementing feedback control systems
• Experience with complex embedded systems
• Experience with computer vision, including system architecture, software development, integration, and testing
• Exposure to industry standard communication protocols (e.g. I2C, SPI, UART)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in implementing robust perception and computer vision solutions in high speed low-latency applications.
• Experience with wireless communication protocols (e.g. Wi-Fi, 4G, Bluetooth, MQTT)
• Complementary engineering experience: Electronics prototyping and design Machine learning Software development Mechanical design
• User centric, you want to build stuff people use and love
• Low ego, adaptable, and collaborative spirit
• Willing to learn through fast-paced iteration and feedback
• Passionate, driven by innovation

Responsibilities

• Refine embedded systems and vision algorithms for a unique robotic/automation product, with a focus on robust solutions and efficient real-time algorithms
• Implement, test, debug, and document embedded systems design
• Collaborate with mechanical, design, and electrical engineers, as well as users

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits; 100% employee medical premiums covered
• Meaningful equity
• 12 company holidays and unlimited PTO
• Company subsidized parking or commute for onsite employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed