Robotics Systems Integration and Test Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$122,500–$183,700 / yr
Posted
46 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Jan 23, 2027

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Below market

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TL;DR · Robotics Systems Integration and Test Engineer

Robotics Systems Integration and Test Engineer - Qualcomm Advanced Robotics Team is a hands-on role within the Advanced Robotics Team focused on integrating advanced AI models, algorithms, and systems into physical robots. You will work in a robotics lab to build end-to-end applications that integrate perception, planning, control, and actuation on-device. Key responsibilities include deploying research models onto hardware, performing system bring-up for sensors and actuators, and developing reference applications for internal and external demonstrations. The role requires expertise in systems integration, electronics, metrology, and robotics software stacks like ROS or ROS2. You will solve complex cross-disciplinary issues involving mechanical systems, embedded software, and networking technologies such as Wi-Fi and 5G. This position bridges the gap between AI research and real-world capability by ensuring reliable performance for autonomous systems including AMRs, cobots, and humanoids.

What you'll do

  • Build end-to-end robotics applications integrating perception, planning, control, and actuation on-device.
  • Deploy research-driven AI models onto physical robots to evaluate real-world performance.
  • Integrate Qualcomm’s hardware portfolio, including Wi-Fi, 5G, and AI engines, into functional robotics solutions.
  • Perform robot system bring-up involving sensors, actuators, compute platforms, and networking components.
  • Develop and maintain reference applications for internal testing and external demonstrations.
  • Design and execute robot testing, validation, and benchmarking within a lab environment.
  • Debug complex cross-disciplinary issues across mechanical systems, electronics, and embedded software.
  • Prepare robots for demo readiness to ensure reliable and polished behavior in public settings.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field with 2+ years of systems engineering experience.
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field with 1+ year of systems engineering experience.
  • PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Experience working with physical robots in lab or field environments.
  • Strong foundation in robotics domains including perception, planning, control, actuation, and systems integration.
  • Ability to deploy models, algorithms, or prototypes onto real robotic hardware.
  • Familiarity with robotics software stacks such as ROS/ROS2 or similar frameworks.
  • Experience with on-device AI deployment, optimization, and integrating hardware, software, and AI into cohesive systems.

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