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Motion Planning Engineer Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Autonomous test specialist

Miami, FL ยท On-site

$45 - $50/hr

In this contract role, you will work closely with Motion Planning engineers to accelerate development, testing, and validation workflows. You will own the creation of simulation scenarios, manage ...

Electrical Engineering Internship

Pensacola, FL ยท On-site

$18 - $23.75/hr

Whether you're working on advanced motion planning or real-world system testing, you'll tackle meaningful engineering challenges while immersing yourself in our collaborative startup culture.

SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution ... programming to television outlets around the world, 2) Local television production in key ...

SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution ... programming to television outlets around the world, 2) Local television production in key ...

Senior Automation Engineer

Orlando, FL ยท On-site

$97K - $127K/yr

This position ensures that show automation, motion, and safety systems remain reliable, safe, and ... The role combines technical expertise with team leadership, resource planning, coaching, and ...

Senior Automation Engineer

Orlando, FL ยท On-site

$100 - $125/hr

This position ensures that show automation, motion, and safety systems remain reliable, safe, and ... The role combines technical expertise with team leadership, resource planning, coaching, and ...

Senior Automation Engineer

Orlando, FL

$97K - $127K/yr

This position ensures that show automation, motion, and safety systems remain reliable, safe, and ... The role combines technical expertise with team leadership, resource planning, coaching, and ...

Senior Automation Engineer

Orlando, FL ยท On-site

$97K - $127K/yr

This position ensures that show automation, motion, and safety systems remain reliable, safe, and ... The role combines technical expertise with team leadership, resource planning, coaching, and ...

We're looking for a Simulation Engineer to own and expand our NVIDIA Isaac Sim and Omniverse ... and motion retargeting to robot models. * Exposure to behavior trees, task planning, or autonomy ...

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Motion Planning Engineer information

What is the difference between Motion Planning Engineer vs Robotics Software Engineer?

AspectMotion Planning EngineerRobotics Software Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Robotics, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering; knowledge of algorithmsBachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Robotics, or related fields; programming skills
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, manufacturing, autonomous vehicle developmentRobotics companies, research institutions, automation firms
Industry UsageAutonomous systems, robotics navigation, path planningRobot control, perception, software development for robots

While both roles involve robotics and software skills, a Motion Planning Engineer specializes in developing algorithms for robot navigation and path planning, whereas a Robotics Software Engineer has a broader focus on developing overall robot control and perception software. The roles often overlap but differ in scope and specific expertise areas.

What cities in Florida are hiring for Motion Planning Engineer jobs?

Cities in Florida with the most Motion Planning Engineer job openings:

Infographic showing various Motion Planning Engineer job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution.

Autonomous test specialist

Miami, FL โ€ข On-site

SmartIPlace
IT Servicesย โ€ขย 51 - 200 employees

$45 - $50/hr

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Job description

About the Role

The Motion Planning team at a leading OEM is scaling its Pick Up / Drop Off (PUDO) and Depot Site enablement capabilities while expanding into new operational domains. In this contract role, you will work closely with Motion Planning engineers to accelerate development, testing, and validation workflows.

You will own the creation of simulation scenarios, manage vehicle testing activities, and serve as the first line of triage for test results. This is a unique opportunity to contribute directly to autonomous vehicle development while building deep, hands-on robotics and autonomy expertise.

We are looking for someone who is organized, technically curious, and eager to learn. You will gain exposure to simulation infrastructure, on‑vehicle testing processes, and the real‑world challenges of deploying autonomous systems at scale. If you are passionate about self‑driving technology and want to make a tangible impact, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Create and specify simulation scenarios for PUDO and Depot site use cases, translating operational requirements into testable configurations.

Develop and maintain vehicle test plans, supporting both on‑site and off‑site testing to ensure comprehensive coverage of new site‑enablement features.

Manage test scheduling and coordination, working closely with vehicle operations teams to maximize testing efficiency.

Perform first‑pass triage of simulation and vehicle test results, identifying issues and categorizing them for engineering review and resolution.

Document test findings and identify opportunities to streamline test and validation processes.

Create clear reports that help autonomy engineers quickly understand test outcomes, risks, and regressions.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical field

(or equivalent practical experience)

Ability and willingness to travel for test support

Familiarity with scripting languages, preferably Python, for automation and data analysis

Strong organizational skills, with experience managing schedules or coordinating technical workflows

Ability to learn new tools and systems quickly

Clear written and verbal communication skills for documenting findings and collaborating with engineers

Bonus Qualifications

Experience working with simulation environments or game engines

Exposure to robotics, automotive systems, or autonomous vehicles

Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and issue tracking tools (JIRA or similar)

Experience in test engineering, QA, verification, or validation

Understanding of basic vehicle dynamics or motion planning concepts

Additional Details

Engineering Levels: L1 – L3

Number of Openings: 5

Work Location: Onsite (Bay Area, Austin, or Miami)

Contract Duration: ~10 months (anticipated March–December, starting ASAP)


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About Smart-iPlace

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SMART-iPLACE provides innovative staffing and consulting solutions that help our clients achieve their business objectives. We can understand and support all areas of your IT systems from back-end infrastructure to front-end personal productivity. Our goal is create innovative IT solutions that enable your business to be more agile and competitive.

Industry

It services

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Irving, TX, US

Year founded

2021

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