Robotics Engineer

Date: 01/23/2026

Robotics Applications Engineer

www.trossenrobotics.com

Position: Robotics Applications Engineer

Employment Type: Full-time, On-Site

Location: Downers Grove, IL

About us:

For over 20 years, Trossen Robotics has been at the forefront of delivering reliable, high-quality robotics solutions that bring real value to our customers. Our pragmatic approach to product design means we focus on what truly matters: usability, durability, and lifelong support. As partners to researchers, engineers, and creators of all kinds, we’re proud to have built a reputation for hardware that grows with you, empowering ideas and unlocking breakthroughs across countless applications. At Trossen Robotics, we’re driven by curiosity, guided by practicality, and excited to keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in robotics.

About the role:

Trossen Robotics is hiring a Robotics Applications Engineer who will be responsible for the design and development of production-grade drivers, modules, and applications for research- and industrial-grade robotic systems.

Responsibilities:

* Creation of user-facing applications and SDKs for robotic systems

* Creation and tuning of control systems for dynamical systems

* Developing and tuning sensor fusion and state estimation pipelines

* Designing and improving embedded systems

* Onboarding off-the-shelf hardware devices by writing driver libraries and ROS controllers

* Improving navigation for mobile bases or motion planning pipelines for manipulators

* Creating simulation environments for rapid testing and iteration

* Writing internal and public-facing technical documentation

Minimum Requirements:

* 2+ years of hands-on experience with robotic systems

* Fluent in C++ and Python

* Hands-on work with sensors and actuators, including BLDC or Servo Motors, IMU, Optical Cameras, Stereo Depth Cameras, or LiDARs

* Expertise in at least one core area of robotics, such as control systems, sensor fusion, kinematics & dynamics, machine learning, or motion planning

* Strong written and verbal communication skills

* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

* Familiarity with git and GitHub

* Ability to teach yourself and learn new skills on the job

Nice-to-haves:

* A degree in robotics, computer science, or a related field

* 1+ year of industry experience

* ROS 2 development experience

* Have contributed to open-source projects

* Knowledge of containerization using Docker

* Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines

* Experience with CUDA and NVIDIA’s Jetson platform

* Simulation experience with MujoCo, Issac Sim, or similar

* Knowledge of embedded programming tools and frameworks

* Previous usage of debugging and profiling tools

Compensation:

* $70,000~$95,000/year

* End-of-year bonus based on company performance

* 401k

* Full medical and dental insurance

* Paid time off