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These robotic systems integrate a wide range of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods and sensing and optimize inspection throughput, improve product quality, and enable better downstream manufacturing decisions.\nGiven the work you'll be doing on some of our impactful government projects, you must also be eligible for a US clearance.\nWhat You Will Do\nArchitect and evolve Gecko’s ROS2-based control framework and planning systems for articulated manipulators\n\nDevelop perception-driven motion planning using visual and other sensor inputs\n\nDesign closed-loop inspect → analyze → rework workflows\n\nOptimize robotic inspection throughput within active manufacturing lines\n\nOwn system-level integration between robot control stack, industrial hardware and Gecko’s inspection software\n\nSupport system deployment and validation in production environments\n\nTechnologies We Use\nOur robotic systems are currently built on a ROS2 framework and integrate motion planning from MoveIt for brand agnostic control of 6-axis articulated manipulators.\nCore stack: ROS2, Python, C++\n\nPlanning & simulation: MoveIt, RoboDK, Roboguide, RobotStudio\n\nHardware platforms: Fanuc CRX, Yaskawa, ABB industrial manipulators\n\nBoth off the shelf sensors and custom designed sensing payloads for NDT\n\nRequired Skills\n5+ years experience developing production robotics software in C++ and/or Python\n\nStrong experience with ROS2-based robotic systems\n\nExperience with motion planning frameworks (MoveIt2)\n\nExperience integrating perception systems (vision, 3D sensors) into robotic workflows\n\nAbility to work across software and hardware boundaries in industrial environments\n\nPreferred\nExperience programming industrial 6-axis articulated robots (FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa)\n\nFamiliarity with PLCs and industrial communication protocols\n\nWho We Are\nAt Gecko, our people are our greatest investment. 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