Job Description

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Locus Robotics is a global leader in warehouse automation, delivering unmatched flexibility and unlimited throughput, and actionable intelligence to optimize operations. Powered by LocusONE, an AI-driven platform, our advanced autonomous mobile robots seamlessly integrate into existing warehouse environments to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and scale operations with ease. Trusted by over 150 industry leading retail, healthcare, 3PL, and industrial brands in over 350 sites worldwide, Locus enables warehouse operators to achieve rapid ROI, minimize labor costs, and continuously improve productivity. Our industry-first Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) model ensures ongoing innovation, scalability, and cost-effectiveness without the burden of significant capital investments. With proven capabilities in diverse workflows from picking and replenishment to sorting and pack-out.

We empower businesses to meet peak demands and adapt to ever-changing operational needs.

Locus Robotics is a leader in the rapidly growing eCommerce order fulfillment optimization space. Our solution helps warehouse owners attain 2-3X efficiency improvement over cart-picking operations, by empowering pickers to work collaboratively with our robots. All this is accomplished while integrating with the operator's Warehouse Management System, utilizing and optimizing existing facility infrastructure. This is an opportunity to join the ranks of a brilliant, high-performance team, deploying cutting-edge technology to address real-world logistics challenges for major global brands.

We are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer for its Advanced Products Group (APG). APG is a forward-thinking cross-functional group that uses emerging technologies to evaluate product opportunities with 2 to 4 year roadmaps. This role will be responsible for contributing to the design, development, and maintenance of firmware for robotics research applications.

This hybrid role is based in our Nashua, NH office, with travel to corporate headquarters in Wilmington, MA, as required. Onsite at least 2-3 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Develop software solutions for integrating and enhancing robotic capabilities.
• Focus on real-time control of multi-degree-of-freedom (DOF) systems and state estimation.
• Conduct thorough testing of the implemented software to ensure reliability and performance.
• Provide ongoing maintenance to support the continuous functionality and improvement of the integrated robotic systems.
• Work closely with a diverse team of professionals from various disciplines.

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar field.
• 7+ years of experience programming in C on "bare metal" microcontrollers.
• Experience with embedded microcontroller peripheral configuration including Interrupts, Timers, DMAs, and communication interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, and Ethernet.
• 5+ years' experience with robotics and robotic solutions in one or more of the following:

1. Diagnostics development
2. Motor control
3. Lithium battery systems
4. Sensor interfacing and sensor fusion
5. Bootloaders

• Proficiency in reading electrical schematics and using an oscilloscope and other test equipment to independently troubleshoot electrical and firmware issues.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, critical projects with shifting deadlines and requirements.
• Strong experience in a Linux environment and robotic operating systems (ROS).
• Proficient English written and verbal communications skills required to collaborate effectively with internal and external teams.

Additional Information:

Locus Robotics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The expected base salary range for this role is $140,000 to $185,000 annually, based on external market data, plus bonus and equity. Actual offers will depend on factors such as the candidate's experience, education, training, key or critical skills, geographic location, and current market and business conditions

Application Fraud Detection Notice: To help maintain a fair and secure hiring process, Locus Robotics may use AI-assisted and other automated tools to detect suspected fraud, misrepresentation, or misuse of the application process. Hiring decisions are not made solely by automated means unless otherwise disclosed where required by law

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