Manager – Robot Motion Planning and Control

Manager – Robot Motion Planning and Control

• Define technical direction and coherent strategy for motion planning and control algorithms for different robotic platforms.
• Design and implement motion planning algorithms for obstacle, singularity avoidance and autonomous motion of the various robotic platforms.
• Coordinate in development of a robust system level design for software and hardware.
• Collaborate with engineers from other disciplines and communicate design priorities and provide constructive guidance to evolve a robust and reliable robot platform.
• Lead and mentor team to effectively contribute to product milestones.
  

Required Skills And Experience

• 6+ years of professional experience in software development in C/C++ on Linux platforms.
• Strong background in robot kinematics, dynamics, controls is a must.
• Understanding complex motion planning algorithms like RRT*, A*, etc., is a must. Experience of implementing such algorithms on hardware is a plus.
• The ideal candidate would have strong leadership and communication skills and would be able to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.
• Knowledge and experience working with ROS or other publish-subscribe system is a plus.
• A good understanding of the software development process and best practices is a plus.
• Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, iterative development environment.
• Willingness to take on new challenges and solve unfamiliar problems.
  

• MS/ MTech (or higher) with specialization in Robotics or related discipline.