Top Robotics Jobs in Boston, MA

Lead a multidisciplinary robotics engineering team developing autonomous consumer products from concept through mass production. Own robotic system design, mechanical and electrical integration, embedded controls, sensors, actuators, batteries, prototyping, testing, verification, and validation. Drive improvements in cost, manufacturability, quality, reliability, and consumer value while collaborating with international product teams and executives. Hire, mentor, and develop engineers while delivering robust robotic systems.

Lead development and technical delivery of maritime autonomy capabilities for USVs, UUVs, and cooperating UAVs. Design motion planning, localization, tracking, safety assurance, COLREGS-compliant behaviors, and heterogeneous multi-agent collaboration. Build high-performance, well-tested software, integrate it onto real platforms, support deployment and demonstrations, analyze mission logs, and contribute to R&D roadmaps. Collaborate across perception, planning, simulation, hardware, and operational test teams while helping customers define requirements and technical approaches.

Lead technical direction for maritime autonomy capabilities across multiple programs. Develop motion planning, localization, tracking, safe maritime behaviors, COLREGS-compliant operations, and heterogeneous multi-agent collaboration for USVs, UUVs, and UAVs. Build and integrate high-performance, rigorously tested software; support deployment, vehicle testing, demonstrations, and mission-log analysis. Mentor engineers, guide architecture and roadmaps, research new algorithms, and collaborate across perception, planning, simulation, hardware, and operational test teams. Travel is typically about 25%.

Develop and deploy autonomy software for unmanned surface, underwater, and aerial vehicles in maritime missions. Responsibilities include motion planning, localization and tracking, safety assurance, COLREGS adherence, multi-agent coordination, distributed optimization, rigorous software testing, platform integration, deployment support, mission-log analysis, and autonomy R&D. The role also involves cross-functional collaboration, customer and demonstration support, roadmap development, and mentoring junior engineers. Travel is typically approximately 25% annually.

Lead QA strategy and tooling for cloud software: design and execute automated and manual tests, focus on API/backend reliability and performance, drive automation, troubleshoot complex issues, and mentor QA practices.

Leads the development of Shark robot products from concept through mass production, shaping category strategy and product specifications. Manages and develops a team of product developers, advocates for consumer needs, and coordinates engineering, design, marketing, quality, testing, sourcing, and supply chain partners. Owns performance, user experience, cost structure, go-to-market materials, and post-purchase content while driving multiple product programs and breakthrough initiatives.

Lead client engagements to optimize manufacturing and product development lifecycles using lean and Six Sigma methods, supply chain integration, PLM, and digital technologies. Manage project planning, budgeting, team coaching, feasibility and cost analyses, and drive adoption of emerging technologies to improve speed to market, reduce cost, and enhance quality.

Consult with manufacturing clients to analyze processes, identify bottlenecks, and develop strategies to improve speed to market, reduce costs, and enhance quality. Implement lean and Six Sigma methodologies, optimize supply chain integration, leverage digital technologies, conduct feasibility and market analyses, manage project resources, and advise on compliance while building client relationships and developing team leadership skills.

Lead and manage software proposals and purchase agreements for domestic and international customers. Own proposal lifecycle, develop compliant win strategies, author technical content (RFIs, abstracts, quad charts), maintain documentation configuration, create compliance matrices, manage cross-functional reviews, support cost proposals, and assist Account Executives to close deals by coordinating BD, engineering, program, product, and marketing teams.

Design and build custom scientific instruments across mechanical, electronics, and firmware domains; develop and execute NGS workflows and assays; maintain sequencing QC; troubleshoot experiments and validate assays with biologists; write protocols/SOPs; set up and maintain lab instrumentation; iterate prototypes to production and communicate technical tradeoffs to team and stakeholders.

Build and own full-stack AI platform systems: backend services, data pipelines, frontends, and cloud infrastructure. Integrate LLM agents with lab data, instruments, and databases; prototype and harden agentic workflows; write well-tested code; mentor teammates and drive engineering best practices in a research-focused environment.

Design, implement, train, and deploy machine learning and reinforcement learning algorithms for last-mile delivery robotics. Develop Python and C++ software, evaluate algorithms in simulation, and test them on Boston Dynamics Spot robots operating in unstructured outdoor environments. The role requires advanced expertise in ML or RL applied to physical robotic hardware, modern ML frameworks, and strong software engineering practices.

Lead development of control algorithms for robotic arm manipulation, grasping, and physical interaction. Responsibilities include hardware testing and debugging, production C++ development, architectural leadership across the arm control stack, design reviews, and cross-functional collaboration. The role requires expertise in rigid-body dynamics, inverse kinematics, classical control systems, and deploying manipulation software on real-world hardware.

Lead cross-functional teams to deliver new semiconductor automation products and customizations on time, on budget, and to specification. Manage risk, change control, and phase-gate development processes; communicate status to stakeholders; coordinate with globally dispersed teams in Asia and Europe to ensure quality and successful product transitions.

Lead a small engineering team developing and integrating mission autonomy software for Group 3–5 unmanned aerial systems. Responsibilities include autonomy technology leadership, edge-platform software integration, robotics algorithm development, simulation-based validation, proposal and contract support, program milestone management, customer interaction, and R&D roadmap collaboration. The role requires occasional travel and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance.

Drive complex technical and commercial programs from planning through delivery. Coordinate scientific operations, AI/ML, software, perception, hardware, data, business, customers, and partners. Define milestones, budgets, dependencies, risks, documentation, requirements, and success metrics; resolve ambiguity and maintain execution alignment. Improve workflows and build reusable program-management systems while supporting deployments, technical decisions, and urgent operational needs. The role is in-person in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with travel to customer and partner sites as needed.

The Robotics Software Engineer will architect systems, implement navigation algorithms, develop software for UAS, and support prototype vehicle testing.

Develop and scale Vision-Language-Action models and foundation architectures for robotic manipulation and navigation. Build multimodal and synthetic data pipelines, fine-tune large-scale models, optimize inference for real-time robotic applications, publish research at leading conferences, and integrate AI systems with robotics hardware and platforms.

Own customer deployments for Navy and defense manufacturing programs, serving as the bridge between Gecko’s robotics and AI platform and customer outcomes. Lead cross-functional product, design, and engineering teams from problem definition through implementation, manage executive and technical stakeholder relationships, translate data into strategic recommendations, and drive successful adoption across foundries, forges, and manufacturers. The role requires up to 50% travel and U.S.-person eligibility for export-controlled and government-system access.

Leads the integrated program for a Physical AI team, coordinating hardware builds, lab readiness, validation, engineering milestones, dependencies, risks, and cross-team decisions. Establishes planning cadences, dashboards, reporting processes, RACI frameworks, and program-management tools. Translates technical status into leadership updates, drives mitigation plans and accountability, facilitates hardware-software tradeoffs, and manages scope changes across engineering, operations, supply chain, facilities, IT, and external partners.

Own CNC process development and design machining workflows, integrate automation systems, optimize toolpaths, collaborate across teams, and lead yield improvement efforts.

This 12-week engineering internship supports P&G technical centers and manufacturing sites. Interns contribute to automation and controls, mechanical design, packaging, manufacturing process development, instrumentation, robotics, and environmental or civil engineering projects. Responsibilities include technical analysis, prototyping, process optimization, equipment and control-system development, validation, supplier collaboration, and sustainability initiatives. Interns receive mentorship, training, hands-on project ownership, and exposure to advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0 technologies.

Leads TransMedics’ existing Andover manufacturing operation and builds the new Somerville facility. Responsibilities include manufacturing transformation, operational excellence, Lean and Six Sigma, automation, MES implementation, capacity planning, new product introduction, process validation, regulatory compliance, facility ramp-up, and organizational development. The VP advises executives on manufacturing strategy, investment, risk, footprint, and scalability while building a high-performing leadership team and quality-first culture.

Leads engineering projects spanning automation, robotics, mechanical design, manufacturing process development, packaging, instrumentation, metrology, and infrastructure. Builds technical capabilities, develops innovative engineering solutions, translates R&D into scalable processes, improves production systems, manages project execution, qualifies suppliers, and ensures health, safety, environmental, and quality standards. The role requires technical problem-solving, leadership, collaboration, adaptability, and willingness to travel and relocate.

Leads FP&A for the R&D organization, serving as its finance business partner and advising on investment, resource allocation, and strategic planning. Oversees annual operating plans, forecasts, long-range planning, headcount and project expense planning, financial modeling, dashboards, reporting, and risk management. Partners with Engineering, Product, and Program Management, supports executive and board reporting, and manages embedded FP&A analysts while improving planning processes and reporting automation.