Robotics Engineer III - Motion PlanningArcBest
Job Summary
Job Description
The Robotics Engineer III - Motion Planning leads the development, optimization, and large-scale deployment of motion planning architectures for fleet-wide AMR navigation. This position focuses on high-performance optimization, AI-driven behavioral planning, fail-safe recovery strategies, and large-scale robotic coordination. The Robotics Engineer III - Motion Planning designs and refines graph search, optimization-based planners, and reinforcement learning-based motion strategies while ensuring seamless integration with perception and real-time control.
Responsibilities
* Architect scalable motion planning frameworks for fleet-level AMR deployments.
* Develop and refine AI-driven motion planning (reinforcement learning, imitation learning, deep MPC).
* Implement real-time model predictive planners using CasADi, ACADOS, and convex/non-convex solvers.
* Design and implement advanced fail-safe motion planning strategies, including autonomous re-routing, recovery-based motion primitives, and redundant planning checks.
* Enhance multi-agent coordination strategies for large-scale robotic path planning and collision avoidance.
* Decompose complex behaviors into modular, reusable tree structures.
* Integrate graph-based, hierarchical, and predictive planning models for decision-making.
* Deploy AI-based planning models (e.g., learning-based cost functions, uncertainty-aware planners).
* Conduct large-scale simulation and on-robot validation to assess real-time system performance.
* Optimize cost-aware, energy-efficient, and high-speed trajectory planning for AMRs.
* Ensure robust software development, CI/CD implementation, and fault-tolerant motion control strategies.
* Lead cross-functional collaborations and mentor junior engineers in robotics motion planning.
* Other duties and projects, as assigned.
Requirements
Education:
* Master's Degree in Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, required
* PhD in Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, preferred
Experience:
* 1 year as a Robotics Engineer II - Motion Planning or equivalent experience, preferred
* 4 years of experience in robotics motion planning, AI-driven decision models, or multi-agent autonomy.
Computer Skills:
* Expertise in motion planning algorithms (Hybrid A*, RRT*, ILQR, AI-driven planning). Upon Hire, required
* Experience with CasADi, ACADOS, convex/non-convex optimization solvers. Upon Hire, required
* Advanced proficiency in C++/Python, ROS2, and high-performance robotic software development. Upon Hire, required
* Strong foundation in multi-agent fleet planning, reinforcement learning-based decision-making, and real-time control. Upon Hire, required
Additional Requirements:
* Proven leadership in large-scale robotic motion planning. Upon Hire, required
* Strong research background with experience in industry robotics advancements. Upon Hire, required
* Experience deploying robotic systems in real-world industrial or logistics environments. Upon Hire, preferred
* Experience designing Behavior Trees (BTs) for high-level decision-making in autonomous systems. Upon Hire, preferred
* Understanding of perception integration for planning in dynamic environments. Upon Hire, required
* Strong mathematical foundation in optimization, graph theory, and control systems. Upon Hire, required
Competencies:
* Collaboration and Communication - Vaux
* Execution and Ownership - Vaux
* Impact - Vaux
* Technical Leadership - Vaux
* Technical Skills - Vaux
Other Details
Work Hours:
* Generally, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with occasional irregular hours depending on workload.
Travel Requirements:
* Occasional (25%-50%) Potential testing and data collection at customer sites.
Compensation:
* This is a salary position paid biweekly.
About Us
ArcBest is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that's helped businesses build better supply chains for over a century. With 14,000+ employees across approximately 240 campuses and service centers, we connect owned assets, a broad brokerage network and innovative technology to deliver end-to-end supply chain solutions for customers around the world.
The Robotics Engineer III - Motion Planning leads the development, optimization, and large-scale deployment of motion planning architectures for fleet-wide AMR navigation. This position focuses on high-performance optimization, AI-driven behavioral planning, fail-safe recovery strategies, and large-scale robotic coordination. The Robotics Engineer III - Motion Planning designs and refines graph search, optimization-based planners, and reinforcement learning-based motion strategies while ensuring seamless integration with perception and real-time control.
Responsibilities
* Architect scalable motion planning frameworks for fleet-level AMR deployments.
* Develop and refine AI-driven motion planning (reinforcement learning, imitation learning, deep MPC).
* Implement real-time model predictive planners using CasADi, ACADOS, and convex/non-convex solvers.
* Design and implement advanced fail-safe motion planning strategies, including autonomous re-routing, recovery-based motion primitives, and redundant planning checks.
* Enhance multi-agent coordination strategies for large-scale robotic path planning and collision avoidance.
* Decompose complex behaviors into modular, reusable tree structures.
* Integrate graph-based, hierarchical, and predictive planning models for decision-making.
* Deploy AI-based planning models (e.g., learning-based cost functions, uncertainty-aware planners).
* Conduct large-scale simulation and on-robot validation to assess real-time system performance.
* Optimize cost-aware, energy-efficient, and high-speed trajectory planning for AMRs.
* Ensure robust software development, CI/CD implementation, and fault-tolerant motion control strategies.
* Lead cross-functional collaborations and mentor junior engineers in robotics motion planning.
* Other duties and projects, as assigned.
Requirements
Education:
* Master's Degree in Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, required
* PhD in Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, preferred
Experience:
* 1 year as a Robotics Engineer II - Motion Planning or equivalent experience, preferred
* 4 years of experience in robotics motion planning, AI-driven decision models, or multi-agent autonomy.
Computer Skills:
* Expertise in motion planning algorithms (Hybrid A*, RRT*, ILQR, AI-driven planning). Upon Hire, required
* Experience with CasADi, ACADOS, convex/non-convex optimization solvers. Upon Hire, required
* Advanced proficiency in C++/Python, ROS2, and high-performance robotic software development. Upon Hire, required
* Strong foundation in multi-agent fleet planning, reinforcement learning-based decision-making, and real-time control. Upon Hire, required
Additional Requirements:
* Proven leadership in large-scale robotic motion planning. Upon Hire, required
* Strong research background with experience in industry robotics advancements. Upon Hire, required
* Experience deploying robotic systems in real-world industrial or logistics environments. Upon Hire, preferred
* Experience designing Behavior Trees (BTs) for high-level decision-making in autonomous systems. Upon Hire, preferred
* Understanding of perception integration for planning in dynamic environments. Upon Hire, required
* Strong mathematical foundation in optimization, graph theory, and control systems. Upon Hire, required
Competencies:
* Collaboration and Communication - Vaux
* Execution and Ownership - Vaux
* Impact - Vaux
* Technical Leadership - Vaux
* Technical Skills - Vaux
Other Details
Work Hours:
* Generally, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with occasional irregular hours depending on workload.
Travel Requirements:
* Occasional (25%-50%) Potential testing and data collection at customer sites.
Compensation:
* This is a salary position paid biweekly.
About Us
ArcBest is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that's helped businesses build better supply chains for over a century. With 14,000+ employees across approximately 240 campuses and service centers, we connect owned assets, a broad brokerage network and innovative technology to deliver end-to-end supply chain solutions for customers around the world.