Top Robotics Jobs in Boston, MA

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.

Develop and support electro-mechanical manufacturing and end-of-line test equipment for new product introductions. Responsibilities include LabVIEW development, troubleshooting test systems, optimizing assembly-cell uptime, creating design documentation, coordinating cross-functional product releases, and supporting manufacturing improvements. The role also involves electrical schematic troubleshooting, laboratory equipment use, PLC programming, robotics or automation, and project execution.

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 a controls support engineering team responsible for post-commissioned warehouse automation systems. Oversees technical issue resolution, escalations, resource allocation, documentation, system reliability, and customer satisfaction. Develops measurable cross-training programs across multiple controls platforms, tracks capability progress through KPIs and skills matrices, and mentors team members. Collaborates with software, mechanical, and site operations teams to improve system performance and support processes.

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.

Owns the end-to-end Problem Management lifecycle for recurring and high-impact incidents affecting warehouse automation systems. Leads root-cause analysis, maintains problem records and known-error documentation, coordinates corrective and preventive actions, supports major incidents, and validates permanent fixes. Investigates issues across WES, WCS, WMS, PLCs, robotics, infrastructure, databases, networks, and integrations. Partners with engineering, operations, support, customers, and vendors while coordinating change and release activities to improve reliability and reduce operational disruption.

Own end-to-end commercial drone deployments, including planning, pilots, scaled rollouts, operational handoffs, and post-launch stabilization. Manage cross-functional hardware, software, operational, regulatory, logistical, schedule, dependency, and risk workstreams. Partner with customers to develop procedures, safety controls, training, maintenance, and support plans, while coordinating internal teams and translating field requirements into product and engineering deliverables.

Develop positioning, messaging, value propositions, and go-to-market programs for Aptiv’s robotics, drones, industrial automation, and sensing portfolio. Translate complex technologies into customer-facing narratives, sales tools, campaigns, launches, digital experiences, and event materials. Gather competitive and market intelligence, support commercialization, create creative briefs, and coordinate product, engineering, sales, creative, digital, communications, and external partners to prioritize execution and improve marketing effectiveness.

Develop embedded Linux system software, automated test frameworks, software pipelines, and engineering tools using Python and C/C++. Support integration, debugging, validation, and containerized workflows with Docker. Collaborate with software, hardware, and test teams on camera-based, sensor-driven, and potentially robotic systems.

Manages material handling projects up to $40 million, owning scope, schedule, budget, engineering coordination, installation issues, subcontractor relationships, and customer communications. The role requires on-site project management for approximately 50% of the time, detailed scheduling, progress analysis, tactical decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and department talent development.

Leads the Solon site's automation program from launch through full-scale production. Sets technical strategy, directs automation system design and development, manages project scope, resources, timelines, risks, and execution, and coordinates controls, process, automation, Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams. Provides technical guidance on robotics, machine vision, PLCs, HMIs, and integrated manufacturing systems while communicating roadmap and progress to senior leadership. Develops technical talent and drives continuous improvement and technology adoption.

Design, develop, integrate, deploy, and validate robotics software for AMRs and Fleet Management Systems. Implement navigation, localization, path planning, fleet coordination, traffic management, and mission execution algorithms. Support system commissioning, onsite deployments, troubleshooting, simulation and lab validation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers.

Monitor and support 24/7 robotic automation systems through incident response, technical troubleshooting, escalation coordination, performance monitoring, and system updates. Analyze incident data, document root causes, develop dashboards and scripts, maintain runbooks, and partner with software, hardware, controls, systems, and operations teams to improve system reliability. Participate in on-call support and work hybrid/on-site in Massachusetts.

Lead end-to-end external manufacturing and retrofit programs across contract manufacturing partners. Develop schedules, coordinate cross-functional manufacturing readiness and production ramps, monitor KPIs, manage risks and dependencies, and communicate program health to senior leadership. Establish scalable governance processes, executive dashboards, and continuous improvement practices while partnering with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing Operations, and Asset Management.