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Senior Motion Planning Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site +1

$172K - $229K/yr

... Engineering, or a related field; or a Master's degree with 2+ years of experience in the robotics (preferably AV industry) * 5+ years of research experience in robotics / motion planning, with a ...

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Senior Motion Planning Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$172K - $229K/yr

... Engineering, or a related field; or a Master's degree with 2+ years of experience in the robotics (preferably AV industry) * 5+ years of research experience in robotics / motion planning, with a ...

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Senior Motion Planning Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$172K - $229K/yr

... Engineering, or a related field; or a Master's degree with 2+ years of experience in the robotics (preferably AV industry) * 5+ years of research experience in robotics / motion planning, with a ...

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Senior Motion Planning Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site +1

$172K - $229K/yr

... Engineering, or a related field; or a Master's degree with 2+ years of experience in the robotics (preferably AV industry) * 5+ years of research experience in robotics / motion planning, with a ...

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Senior Motion Planning Engineer

Las Vegas, NV · On-site +1

$172K - $229K/yr

... Engineering, or a related field; or a Master's degree with 2+ years of experience in the robotics (preferably AV industry) * 5+ years of research experience in robotics / motion planning, with a ...

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Senior Motion Planning Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$172K - $229K/yr

... Engineering, or a related field; or a Master's degree with 2+ years of experience in the robotics (preferably AV industry) * 5+ years of research experience in robotics / motion planning, with a ...

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Senior Robotics Motion Planning Engineer

Woburn, MA · On-site

$114K - $157K/yr

We are looking for a Senior Robotics Engineer with deep expertise in motion planning to join our amazing software team. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role that will be the primary technical ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for motion planning engineer in the United States is $100,259.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,000.00 and $128,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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.

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Infographic showing various Motion Planning Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,259 per year, or $48.2 per hour.

Senior Robotics Motion Planning Engineer

Woburn, MA • On-site

Motion Recruitment
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

A fast-growing robotics company in the Boston area is reinventing automotive service through cutting-edge robotics and automation. Their technology combines ROS 2, MoveIt 2, multi-axis robotic systems, motion planning, collision avoidance, and advanced trajectory control to automate tire changing and wheel balancing.

This is a unique opportunity for a Senior Robotics Engineer to become the technical owner of motion planning for a robotic platform unlike anything you’ve worked on before. You’ll be working directly with physical robots-not just simulations-solving challenging problems around multi-axis motion, kinematics, collision avoidance, and real-time trajectory execution. The team is small, highly technical, and hands-on, giving you the opportunity to have a major influence on architecture and technical direction while taking your robotics expertise from development all the way into real-world production and field deployment.

Required Skills & Experience

· 2+ years of hands-on experience with MoveIt or MoveIt 2 in production or near-production systems

· Deep expertise in motion planning algorithms including RRT, RRT*, PRM, CHOMP, STOMP, or TrajOpt

· Strong C++ and/or Python experience within the ROS 2 ecosystem

· Strong understanding of forward and inverse kinematics

· Experience with kinematic solvers such as KDL, TRAC-IK, or equivalent

· Experience with collision avoidance and safety-aware motion planning

· Experience configuring URDF/SRDF models and planning scenes

· Experience working with robotic hardware and actuator constraints

· Strong understanding of velocity, acceleration, and joint limits

· Experience developing production-grade robotics software

· Experience with robotic simulation environments

Desired Skills & Experience

· BS/MS/PhD in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

· Experience with industrial automation, automotive equipment, or complex mechatronic systems

· Experience with multi-manipulator or non-traditional robotic platforms

· Experience with real-time trajectory execution or hardware-in-the-loop testing

· Experience with safety-rated motion control

· Experience with motor control, drive systems, HAL, or low-level firmware

· Experience with LiDAR, depth cameras, IMUs, PCL, Open3D, SLAM, or point cloud processing

· Experience with perception-driven or reactive motion planning

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

· 40% C++ / Python / ROS 2 / MoveIt 2

· 25% Motion Planning / Kinematics / Trajectory Optimization

· 20% Robotics Hardware Integration & Testing

· 15% Simulation / Debugging / System Development

Daily Responsibilities

· 50% Hands On

· 0% Management Duties

· 50% Team Collaboration

The Offer

· Competitive Base Salary

· Bonus eligible

You will receive the following benefits:

· Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

· Vacation Time

· Stock Options

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

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