Robotics Engineer

• Duration: 3-Year Contract
• Pay Rate: $65-$90/hour, depending on experience
• Job Location:
  
  Bedford, MA
• Work Model:
  Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week
• Schedule:
  
  Monday-Friday; specific onsite schedule determined by hiring manager
• Security Clearance:
  Must be eligible to obtain a Secret security clearance
• Job #: bh19663

Connexion Systems & Engineering is seeking a hands-on Robotics Engineer for a long-term contract opportunity supporting cutting-edge research and development initiatives.

This position offers the opportunity to develop next-generation robotic and electromechanical systems in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary R&D environment. The ideal candidate is a versatile engineer who enjoys working across mechanical design, embedded systems, robotics software, and hardware integration
, taking innovative concepts from initial design through functional prototypes and demonstrations.

We're looking for someone who thrives in a laboratory environment, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and can independently deliver working systems under aggressive development timelines.

• Design, develop, fabricate, integrate, and test robotic and electromechanical systems.
• Rapidly prototype mechanical components using CAD, 3D printing, machining, and other fabrication techniques.
• Develop robotics software, primarily using C++, for real-time and near-real-time applications.
• Integrate motors, actuators, encoders, sensors, cameras, controllers, and other electromechanical components.
• Develop embedded control and data-acquisition systems using Raspberry Pi, Arduino, microcontrollers, and similar platforms.
• Integrate mechanical, electrical, embedded, and software subsystems into fully functional robotic prototypes.
• Troubleshoot complex hardware/software integration challenges and optimize system performance.
• Develop and execute testing procedures to evaluate robotic systems and identify design improvements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout rapid design-build-test cycles.
• Document technical designs, testing results, and recommendations, and support demonstrations to technical stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience, including hands-on development of robotic, mechatronic, automated, or complex electromechanical systems.
• Strong experience with CAD-based mechanical design, 3D printing, and rapid prototyping.
• Proficiency in C++, Python, Go, or similar programming languages, with strong preference for C++.
• Experience developing software for microcontrollers or embedded computing platforms.
• Hands-on experience with Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or comparable embedded platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to select, integrate, and troubleshoot motors, actuators, sensors, controllers, and related electromechanical components.
• Experience integrating software with physical hardware, including embedded controllers, sensors, and mechanical systems.
• Strong system-level troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to independently solve technical problems and deliver functional prototypes within tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

• Experience developing robotic systems for medical, surgical, rehabilitation, or human-assistive applications.
• Experience with medical device development.
• Familiarity with robotics communication protocols, including CAN, Ethernet, USB, SPI, I2C, and serial communication.
• Experience designing PCBs, electrical interfaces, wiring harnesses, or prototype electronics.
• Experience developing real-time or performance-critical software and control systems.
• Proficiency with Python for computer vision, image processing, scientific computing, test automation, or data analysis.
• Experience with computer-vision libraries and image-processing techniques.
• Experience designing graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for robotic or scientific applications.
• Familiarity with Windows application development, MFC, or Windows APIs.
• Additional hands-on machining, mechanical fabrication, or laboratory prototyping experience.

• Long-term stability: 3-year contract…