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Robotics Scientist I / II at Lila Sciences | Cambridge, MA

Lila SciencesCambridge, MA USA
On-site Full-time $176K/yr - $304K/yr

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

Ph. D. in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent research experience. Expertise in motion planning, path planning, and navigation for both manipulation and mobile robotics. Proficiency in ROS/ROS2, C++, and Python; hands-on experience in building robotic systems in practical environments. Strong grasp of perception systems and sensor integration (e.g., camera, LIDAR, tactile sensors).

About the job

About Lila Sciences

Lila Sciences stands at the forefront of innovation with the world's first scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous laboratory dedicated to life sciences, chemistry, and materials science. Our mission is to revolutionize scientific discovery, leveraging AI to enhance every facet of the scientific method. By introducing scientific superintelligence, we aim to address humanity's most pressing challenges while accelerating advancements in human health, climate, and sustainability. Discover more about our vision at www.lila.ai.

If you resonate with our mission and possess some of the qualifications listed below, we invite you to apply and join our dynamic team.

Your Role and Impact at Lila

As a Robotics Scientist at Lila, you will spearhead the research and development of autonomous robotic systems that constitute the intelligent backbone of our scientific superintelligence platform. Your innovations in novel algorithms and intelligent robotic solutions will enable seamless interactions between robotic systems and human scientists, driving fully autonomous workflows for groundbreaking scientific discovery. You will integrate cutting-edge robotics, machine learning, and systems engineering into your work, fostering a new era of scientific exploration.

Your Contributions Will Include

  • Designing and developing autonomous robotic systems for transport and workcell operations, incorporating sophisticated path planning, navigation, and motion planning algorithms.
  • Creating production-level mobile manipulation platforms utilizing ROS/ROS2 and modular robotic architectures.
  • Enhancing robotic perception by integrating diverse sensing modalities, including 3D vision, LIDAR, and tactile sensors, to facilitate robust and adaptable task execution.
  • Employing simulation environments to model, test, and optimize task planning, scheduling, and robot behaviors across varied lab scenarios.
  • Collaborating with AI, mechanical, and software engineering teams to transform theoretical robotics research into practical autonomous systems.

What You Will Need to Succeed

  • A Ph. D. in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field, or equivalent research experience.
  • In-depth expertise in motion planning, path planning, and navigation for both manipulation and mobile robotics.
  • Proficient in ROS/ROS2, C++, and Python, with practical experience in constructing robotic systems for real-world applications.
  • Comprehensive understanding of perception systems and sensor integration, including cameras, LIDAR, and tactile sensors.

About Lila Sciences

Lila Sciences is pioneering a new era of scientific discovery through its groundbreaking scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous laboratory. We leverage AI to enhance the scientific method, enabling researchers to tackle global challenges in health, climate, and sustainability at an unprecedented pace.

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