Systems Integration Engineer – Robotic

Analog Devices•Wilmington, MA

2d•$110,385 - $151,808•Onsite

About The Position

Analog Devices’ Advanced Physical Technology (APT) group is seeking a Systems Integration Engineer to support the development and integration of next-generation robotic tactile perception systems. In this role, you will work alongside experienced systems, hardware, firmware, and mechanical engineers to design, integrate, and validate end-to-end mechatronic sensing solutions for real-world robotics applications. The initial focus will be on robotic tactile perception, spanning mechanical integration, PCB schematic design, embedded firmware, and rigorous lab characterization.

Requirements

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field
Strong foundation in multiple areas spanning: Robotics, mechatronics, or system integration
Embedded systems and firmware development (C/C++)
Hands-on experience collecting and analyzing sensors data
Demonstrated experience (research, projects, internships, or industry) integrating hardware and firmware into robotics or sensor systems
Experience with lab characterization and debug equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, DMM) and data analysis
Working knowledge of PCB schematic capture and/or mechanical CAD, with the ability to communicate design intent across disciplines
Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn in a hands-on engineering environment

Nice To Haves

Projects or research in robotics manipulation, contact-rich interaction, force control, or tactile perception
Controls and estimation fundamentals (PID, filtering, sensor fusion, Kalman/observer concepts)
Sensor interfaces and instrumentation: strain gauges, load cells, ADCs, current shunts/Hall sensors, encoders, IMUs
Python/MATLAB for analysis and test automation; C/C++ for embedded development (ROS/ROS2 familiarity a plus)
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

Design and integrate robotic tactile perception subsystems on end-effectors and test platforms, including force/torque sensors, current sensing, actuators, and embedded controllers
Own mechanical system design for sensor integration (CAD, tolerance/fit, mounts, cable management, environmental protection) and coordinate build/assembly with internal or external shops
Develop PCB schematics (and support layout reviews) for sensing and embedded control boards, including power, signal conditioning, ADCs, and digital interfaces
Develop embedded firmware for data acquisition, timing, calibration, filtering/estimation, and streaming/logging (e.g., SPI/I2C/UART/CAN) to support dataset generation.
Create and execute test plans to characterize sensing performance (noise, drift, bandwidth, hysteresis, repeatability) and to validate tactile perception performance
Debug and root-cause hardware, firmware, or system issues using lab instrumentation (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, DMM, power supplies), and drive corrective actions through design iterations
Build and maintain lab setups, automation scripts, and test fixtures to accelerate integration, data collection, and regression testing
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (firmware, software, mechanical, systems) and document designs, test results, and lessons learned to support scaling and ongoing development