Systems Integration Engineer – Robotic

Job Title:

Systems Integration Engineer – Robotic

Location:

Wilmington, MA

Job Type: Full-Time

Analog Devices’ Advanced Physical Technology (APT) group is seeking a Systems Integration Engineer to support the development and integration of next-generation robotic tactile perception systems. In this role, you will work alongside experienced systems, hardware, firmware, and mechanical engineers to design, integrate, and validate end-to-end mechatronic sensing solutions for real-world robotics applications. The initial focus will be on robotic tactile perception, spanning mechanical integration, PCB schematic design, embedded firmware, and rigorous lab characterization.

• Design and integrate robotic tactile perception subsystems on end-effectors and test platforms, including force/torque sensors, current sensing, actuators, and embedded controllers
• Own mechanical system design for sensor integration (CAD, tolerance/fit, mounts, cable management, environmental protection) and coordinate build/assembly with internal or external shops
• Develop PCB schematics (and support layout reviews) for sensing and embedded control boards, including power, signal conditioning, ADCs, and digital interfaces
• Develop embedded firmware for data acquisition, timing, calibration, filtering/estimation, and streaming/logging (e.g., SPI/I2C/UART/CAN) to support dataset generation
• Create and execute test plans to characterize sensing performance (noise, drift, bandwidth, hysteresis, repeatability) and to validate tactile perception performance
• Debug and root-cause hardware, firmware, or system issues using lab instrumentation (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, DMM, power supplies), and drive corrective actions through design iterations
• Build and maintain lab setups, automation scripts, and test fixtures to accelerate integration, data collection, and regression testing
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (firmware, software, mechanical, systems) and document designs, test results, and lessons learned to support scaling and ongoing development

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field
• Strong foundation in multiple areas spanning:
  Robotics, mechatronics, or system integration
• Embedded systems and firmware development (C/C++)
• Hands‑on experience collecting and analyzing sensors data
• Demonstrated experience (research, projects, internships, or industry) integrating hardware and firmware into robotics or sensor systems
• Experience with lab characterization and debug equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, DMM) and data analysis
• Working knowledge of PCB schematic capture and/or mechanical CAD, with the ability to communicate design intent across disciplines
• Strong problem‑solving skills and eagerness to learn in a hands‑on engineering environment

• Projects or research in robotics manipulation, contact‑rich interaction, force control, or tactile perception
• Controls and estimation fundamentals (PID, filtering, sensor fusion, Kalman/observer concepts)
• Sensor interfaces and instrumentation: strain gauges, load cells, ADCs, current shunts/Hall sensors, encoders, IMUs
• Python/MATLAB for analysis and test automation; C/C++ for embedded development (ROS/ROS2 familiarity a plus)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams

• Hands‑on experience building end-to-end mechatronic sensing systems for robotics (mechanical + electrical + embedded)
• Opportunities to publish/patent and collaborate with research and product teams (scope dependent on project needs)
• A strong foundation for growth in systems integration, sensing, embedded, and robotics engineering roles

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