Member of Technical Staff, Microsoft Robotics, Hardware Systems

Microsoft

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$102,100–$202,200 / yr
Posted
29 days ago
Closes
Nov 25, 2026
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99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Member of Technical Staff, Microsoft Robotics, Hardware Systems

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As a Hardware Engineer II on Microsoft’s Robotics team, you will support the design, integration, and maintenance of robotic platforms used in development and validation programs. Your day-to-day tasks include assembling and integrating commercial and custom robotic systems, developing test plans, creating documentation, setting up lab environments, and collaborating with software teams to ensure hardware readiness for AI model evaluation. You must have hands-on experience with robotic systems, sensor technologies, embedded computing platforms like NVIDIA Jetson or Intel NUC, Linux-based systems, and robotics networking protocols such as Ethernet and CAN bus. Proficiency in CAD tools and basic mechanical prototyping skills is essential, along with a strong understanding of electrical and lab safety protocols. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of experience or equivalent, focusing on the development and maintenance of reliable robotic hardware for large-scale robotics projects.

Skills

SolidWorks Fusion 360 NVIDIA Jetson Intel NUC Linux Ethernet CAN bus EtherCAT CAD 3D printing Machining Soldering HIL testing Automated hardware test systems Robot calibration workflows Universal Robots Franka Boston Dynamics LiDAR IMUs Force/torque sensors Encoders

What you'll do

  • Support design, assembly, and maintenance of robotic hardware platforms including manipulators, mobile bases, sensors.
  • Perform hardware-software integration for robotic platforms, including sensor bring-up and network provisioning.
  • Develop and execute test plans for functional, environmental stress, endurance testing, and safety compliance verification.
  • Create and maintain detailed documentation for robotic hardware configurations, including assembly drawings and calibration procedures.
  • Set up and maintain robotics lab environments with workstations, fixtures, safety infrastructure, following established guidelines.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant engineering field and 5+ years of technical experience.
  • Hands-on experience with robotic system assembly, integration, and maintenance.
  • Expertise in sensor technologies and their integration, calibration, and debugging.
  • Experience with embedded computing platforms and Linux-based systems.
  • Proficiency in CAD tools and basic mechanical prototyping skills.
  • Understanding of electrical safety and lab safety protocols in robotics labs.

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