Robotics Research Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Plan, control, and coordinate the motion of a heterogeneous fleet of robots in semi-structured and dynamic environments with distributed sensing .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $141,066 - $175,912 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Motion Planning and Perception for robotic systems, with a strong foundation in C++ and Python programming. Capable of integrating hardware and software systems while ensuring safety and functionality in dynamic environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Motion Planning AlgorithmsC++ ProgrammingPython ProgrammingSoftware-in-the-Loop (SIL) TestingRobotic Hardware Integration

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Hard Skills

Motion PlanningPerception AlgorithmsObject ClassificationPeople RecognitionEmbedded Software DevelopmentData VisualizationAnalytics Data FormattingFunctional Specifications TranslationVisual InspectionSafety Enhancement

Tools & Technologies

Advanced Compute SystemsRobotic Research Platforms

Industry Keywords

RoboticsComputer ScienceElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringDynamic EnvironmentsDistributed SensingNon-Uniform Lighting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, control, and coordinate the motion of a heterogeneous fleet of robots in semi-structured and dynamic environments with distributed sensing
Use advanced compute systems to solve scheduling problems
Perform object and people classification/recognition in environments with non-uniform lighting
Incorporate uncertainty models into motion planning and interaction decision-making
Oversee vision-based safety enhancement and enforcement in industrial settings
Perform visual inspection of vehicles for abnormality detection and identification

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation
Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field and 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation
Any suitable combination of education, training, or experience is acceptable
2 years of experience developing algorithms related to Motion Planning or Perception for robotic research platforms
2 years of experience with C++ and Python programming/software development, including embedded software, code reviews, and robotic implementation and deployment
1 year of experience deploying controls and motion planning software on robotic hardware
1 year of experience testing system functionality using Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) Testing
1 year of experience translating design requirements into functional specifications
1 year of experience with data visualization, formatting analytics data, and presenting data to senior engineers
1 year of experience integrating hardware and software systems to meet functional requirements
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time