11 months ago
Base Salary
$166k - $266k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead research, design, and development of control architectures for humanoid and multi-agent robotic systems integrating vision, force, touch, and learning-based approaches
- Develop advanced algorithms for dynamic control, manipulation, and interaction with deformable objects
- Design and prototype real-time control systems, simulation pipelines, and model-based controllers
- Use robotics simulation and training environments for robot learning, system modeling, and validation
- Collaborate on reinforcement learning and imitation learning pipelines for dexterous manipulation and whole-body coordination
- Apply control theory and modeling tools for system identification, control design, and validation
- Contribute to distributed robotic system architecture and communication frameworks for heterogeneous robot fleets
- Publish research results in peer-reviewed journals and conferences
- Mentor junior engineers and research assistants and review their designs and experiments
- Bridge AI, mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines to ensure reliable integrated system performance
Requirements
- MS or PhD in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with 8+ years of experience in robotics R&D or advanced control systems
- Deep expertise in robot dynamics, control, and motion planning, including model predictive control, impedance/admittance control, or whole-body control
- Experience with reinforcement learning, simulation-to-reality transfer, or learning-based control
- Strong software background in C/C++, Python, and ROS/ROS2, including real-time control and embedded systems
- Proficiency with robotics simulation tools such as Isaac Sim, Gazebo, and Mujoco, and learning platforms such as Isaac Lab and Gym
- Experience using MATLAB/Simulink for system modeling, control design, and signal processing
- Familiarity with Kalman and particle filters, SLAM frameworks, and sensor fusion for localization and perception
- Working knowledge of image processing, digital filter design, and signal processing
- Familiarity with force-torque sensing, IMUs, RGB-D, or LiDAR fusion
- Track record of delivering complex robotic systems from concept to prototype through cross-functional hardware and software integration
- Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence teams and articulate technical vision
- Publication record or patents in robotics, perception, or control preferred
- Experience with humanoid robotics, wearable or exoskeleton systems, distributed control, heterogeneous robot fleets, or open-source robotics and AI projects preferred
Benefits
- 401(k) and new-hire and annual equity grants
- Medical/Rx, vision, dental, life, disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance
- Parental leave, family services benefits, backup dependent care, flexible spending accounts, telemedicine, pet adoption reimbursement, employee assistance program, and employee discounts
- 10% off pet insurance and 20% off Chewy.com
- Unlimited PTO for exempt salary team members, subject to manager approval
- Six paid holidays per year and potential paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable regulations
- Position based in Woburn, Massachusetts
About Chewy
Chewy is an e-commerce retailer for pet parents, selling food, supplies, medications, and services like Chewy Pharmacy and Autoship subscriptions. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Plantation, Florida, it operates nationwide with 24/7 customer support and rapid delivery from its fulfillment network. Chewy is publicly traded on the NYSE (CHWY) and also supports veterinarians and shelters through health offerings.