Robotics Platform & AMR Assistant Engineer
First seen by Alion on Sep 21, 2026.
We are seeking a hands-on Robotics Platform & AMR Engineer to lead the integration, deployment, and field operation of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) across commercial and smart-building environments. This role bridges robotics software, hardware, networking, and physical infrastructure—connecting AMRs directly with lifts, automatic doors, and access control systems.
Key Responsibilities· Deployment & Commissioning: Execute site mapping, navigation routing, waypoint setup, and operational parameter configuration; conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and deployment validation on-site.
· Systems Integration: Interface multi-vendor AMR platforms with centralized orchestration middleware, IoT devices, and smart-building infrastructure (lifts, doors, turnstiles) via REST APIs, MQTT, and WebSockets.
· Software & Tooling: Utilize ROS/ROS2 within Linux (Ubuntu) environments to configure sensors, debug navigation modules, analyze system logs, and develop utility scripts in Python or C++.
· Navigation & Fleet Diagnostics: Configure SLAM, LiDAR sensors, local/global path planning, and auto-docking; conduct systematic hardware, software, and TCP/IP network troubleshooting.
· Operations & Documentation: Monitor active AMR fleet health, investigate field incidents, conduct preventive maintenance, and maintain deployment architecture, network logs, and user guides.
Candidate Requirements· Education: Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical/Electronics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Automation Engineering.
· Core Technical Stack: ROS/ROS2, Linux (Ubuntu), Python, C/C++, REST APIs, Git, TCP/IP networking, and SLAM/LiDAR autonomous navigation principles.
· Preferred Experience: Prior exposure to commercial AMRs/AGVs, fleet management software, or hardware protocols (CAN, Modbus, RS485, dry-contact relays). Fresh graduates with strong robotics projects or internship experience are welcome.
Key Competencies & Profile· Practical, field-oriented engineer comfortable working on-site with physical robot hardware.
· Systematic troubleshooter able to isolate root causes across hardware, network, and software layers.
· Clear communicator capable of bridging technical details between engineering teams and client stakeholders.
Skills
Git, Computer Engineering, Direct experience, Mechatronics Engineering, Systems Integration, Computer Science, Navigation, Multi-Vendor Environment, Core Technologies, Tooling, LiDAR, Education, Mechatronics, Deployment, Linux, Doors