Lead root cause analysis on robots from prototype builds, the factory, and customer sites: isolate failures to subsystems, reproduce them with the Systems Test & Validation team, and drive corrective actions with hardware teams and suppliers.
Turn RCA findings into new checks and pass/fail criteria, and validate that check results predict real robot performance.
Develop and maintain calibration routines, including camera-based kinematic calibration of arms and legs, that run reliably in manufacturing and service.
Build fleet health observability: define what robots log, get results into our data pipelines, and maintain dashboards and reports that track hardware health across the fleet over time.
Build tools that non-engineers can use, such as operator-facing GUIs and reports for manufacturing, service, and solutions teams.
About You
BS, MS, or PhD in robotics, mechanical, electrical, or computer engineering, computer science, or a related field.
4+ years of industry experience developing software for physical robots or comparable electromechanical systems, with substantial hands-on hardware debugging.
Proven track record of root cause analysis on complex electromechanical systems: separating software, controls, and hardware faults using logs, telemetry, and targeted experiments.
Solid working knowledge of actuators (motors, transmissions, encoders) and robot sensors (IMUs, force/torque sensors, cameras), and how they fail.
Strong Python and C++, with experience building diagnostic or test tools used by other teams.
Data-driven: experience analyzing high-rate robot logs and fleet telemetry, using SQL and dashboards.
Clear communicator who can turn noisy data into structured reports and procedures for engineering, manufacturing, and service partners.
Familiarity with Jira, Git, and CI/CD workflows.
Nice To Have
State estimation or controls background, especially on legged robots.
Robot calibration (kinematic, camera-to-robot extrinsics) or system identification.
Computer vision or ML applied to calibration.
This a on-site position based out of one of our Salem office.
The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This range may change based on geographical location and may be modified in the future.
Anticipated Base Salary Range
$144,000—$225,000 USD
In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of the following for full-time employees:
401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
Equity: Company stock options.
Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Time Off
Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles.
All of our roles are U.S.-based. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.
Agility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, it is the policy of Agility Robotics to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Agility Robotics prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
Agility Robotics does not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiting agencies. We prioritize direct applicants and encourage all qualified candidates to apply directly through our careers page. If you are represented by a third party, your application may not be considered. To ensure full consideration, please apply directly.
