About the Company/Team

Delivering on a feasibility study for the U.S. Army with $250,000 in secured non-dilutive funding. This could lead to phase II which could produce $1M+ in non-dilutive funding for “dual-use” technology

About the Role

WHAT YOU’LL DO -Execute and deliver an U.S. ARMY SBIR Phase I contract on smart tool technologies and collaborative robots (cobot). -Own the development of an experimental cobot platform and architecture that supports military parachute rigging -Investigate the latest research on customizing cobots for tasks that require precision and flexibility, such as wiring in electronic assemblies or positioning fibers in tight spaces -Apply ML techniques and models to enhance production workflows. -Leverage 2D, 3D, and tactile sensors to enable our robot to demonstrate sample tasks REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS -Master’s in Computer Science, AI, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or related field -Experience with machine learning models -Experience working with sensory data -Experience with perception for robotic arms -Skilled in C++ & Python -Familiarity with ROS, ROS2 or other robotics platforms -Familiarity with Nvidia simulation stacks -Must be able to start full-time work in May 2025 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS -Experience with different labeling for computer vision problems such as object detection, classification, and segmentation -Experience deploying ML models and control systems in manufacturing/production environments -Experience applying robotic arms and end effector systems to carry out tasks that require precision and flexibility -Experience writing test plans, procedures, and work instruction documentation -Design or test experience on a dual-arm robot platform -Prior work experience for a US government agency (NASA, Space Force, Army) or contractor Primary Location: Boston, MA (On-Site) Salary Range: $40-50/hr Expected Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, with flexibility to accommodate industry events and travel. Note: This position will initially be a contractor role without benefits, transitioning to a full-time salaried position with comprehensive benefits in 6-9 months and stock options.

Lab location: MassRobotics Funding: $250k secured Potential cofounder role for the right PI Employee equity options potentially available