Robotics Algorithm Engineer
HELLBENDER Inc.2 months ago
Pittsburgh, PA, USASenior
Responsibilities
- Design and implement algorithms for motion planning, trajectory optimization, and robotic control.
- Develop perception pipelines for SLAM, sensor fusion, object detection, and localization using LiDAR, cameras, IMUs, RADARs, and other sensors.
- Build and refine kinematic and dynamic models for robotic manipulators, mobile platforms, and multi-body systems.
- Optimize deep-learning and classical computer-vision algorithms for real-time inference on embedded and edge hardware.
- Validate and refine algorithms through physical hardware-in-the-loop testing before product deployment.
- Profile and debug latency, throughput, and accuracy across the perception-to-control pipeline.
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to integrate algorithms into robotic systems.
- Analyze test data to debug performance issues and improve system reliability and safety.
- Document technical designs, experiments, and results for internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements
- A master's degree or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience developing robotics algorithms in a research or production environment.
- Strong proficiency in C++ and/or Python.
- A strong foundation in linear algebra, probability and statistics, and control theory.
- Experience with ROS, ROS2, or comparable robotics middleware.
- Hands-on experience with motion planning, SLAM, computer vision, or sensor fusion.
- Experience testing and validating algorithms on physical robotic hardware.
- U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required.
Benefits
- 401(k) with a 5% Safe Harbor contribution from Hellbender.
- Hellbender pays 100% of employee and family health, dental, and vision insurance premiums.
- 7.5 weeks of total paid time off.
- Profit sharing through the 401(k).
- Hybrid work environment and flexible work schedule.
- Pittsburgh work location with opportunities for internal advancement.
About HELLBENDER Inc.
Hellbender Inc. designs and manufactures edge computer-vision and robotics products, offering original design manufacturing, embedded AI/ML, and sensor systems for customers moving R&D into production. The company provides contract engineering plus in-house prototype and low-rate domestic manufacturing, including SMT assembly, calibration, and robotic workcells. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, it is privately held and building processes toward FAR compliance and AS9100D quality.