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Engineer II/ Senior Engineer, Robotics Platform Evaluation

Lila Sciences· Physical Intelligence
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Cambridge, MA$93.6k - $158.4kFull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Robotics Platform Evaluation Engineer responsible for end-to-end evaluation of robotics platforms (mobile manipulators, AMRs, AGVs) by unboxing, commissioning, integrating with the software stack, running comprehensive tests, and producing decision-ready comparisons to inform platform adoption. Hands-on, systems-level role in lab settings, shaping evaluation methodology and tooling for faster, more consistent assessments.

Responsibilities

  • Commission new robotics platforms from unboxing through integration with our stack
  • Own end-to-end evaluation of assigned platforms, from test plan to benchmark report
  • Run test suites spanning navigation, manipulation, perception, and controls
  • Integrate platforms with ROS2 and Nav2, adapting drivers, configurations, and interfaces
  • Characterize manipulator, gripper, and AMR/AGV performance against comparable baselines
  • Extend the shared evaluation framework and tooling for future platform assessments
  • Flag integration issues, safety concerns, and platform limitations early and clearly

Qualifications

  • Professional experience deploying robotics platforms in production, commercial, or applied R&D settings
  • Hands-on ROS2 and Nav2 experience in real deployments, not simulation alone
  • Experience with manipulation and pick-and-place, including motion planning and grasp execution
  • Experience with controls for robot arms or mobile bases
  • Experience integrating and calibrating camera or lidar perception pipelines
  • Direct experience with AMRs/AGVs or 6 to 7 DoF arms, including grippers and end effectors
  • Track record turning test results into clear, decision-ready comparisons

Skills

Required:ROS2 and Nav2Manipulation and pick-and-placeRobot arms / mobile bases controlsCamera or lidar perception pipelinesAMRs/AGVs or 6-7 DoF arms

Benefits

  • Competitive base compensation with bonus potential and generous early-stage equity
  • U.S. Benefits: medical, dental, vision, employer-paid life and disability, flexible time off, holidays, parental leave, educational assistance, commuter benefits, bike share memberships, subsidized lunch program
  • International Benefits: region-specific comprehensive benefits; USD salary ranges apply to U.S.-based positions; international salaries set to local market
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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