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Robotics Hardware Engineer Jobs in Tucson, AZ (NOW HIRING)

Robotics Tutor

Tucson, AZ · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Skilled at teaching robot design, sensor programming, and autonomous behavior development. Guides ... hardware-software integration, understanding control systems, and managing team-based design ...

Senior Test Engineer

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$125K - $175K/yr

... Systems Engineering, robotics, propulsion, defense, automotive, energy, or complex hardware ... background . They will have experience testing real physical systems, not just writing software ...

... Systems Engineering, robotics, propulsion, defense, automotive, energy, or complex hardware ... background . They will have experience testing real physical systems, not just writing software ...

Senior Test Engineer

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$125 - $175/hr

... Systems Engineering, robotics, propulsion, defense, automotive, energy, or complex hardware ... background . They will have experience testing real physical systems, not just writing software ...

Manage engineering change notices (ECNs), product revisions, and hardware lifecycle documentation ... Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or test automation experience. * UAV, robotics, aerospace, or avionics ...

Manage engineering change notices (ECNs), product revisions, and hardware lifecycle documentation ... Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or test automation experience. * UAV, robotics, aerospace, or avionics ...

Manage engineering change notices (ECNs), product revisions, and hardware lifecycle documentation ... Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or test automation experience. * UAV, robotics, aerospace, or avionics ...

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Tucson, AZ

$117K - $153K/yr

Apply today and take the next step in your engineering career. At RTX, the world largest aerospace ... robotics) where hardware operation, time critical function, functional reliability, mission ...

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Tucson, AZ

$117K - $153K/yr

Apply today and take the next step in your engineering career. At RTX, the world largest aerospace ... robotics) where hardware operation, time critical function, functional reliability, mission ...

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How much do robotics hardware engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for robotics hardware engineer in Tucson, AZ is $125,713.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $106,200.00 and $140,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How much do robotics hardware engineers make?

Robotics hardware engineers typically earn a median annual salary of around $85,000 to $110,000, depending on experience, education, and location. Senior roles or those with specialized skills in sensors, embedded systems, or CAD tools can earn higher salaries, often exceeding $130,000 annually.

What does a robotics hardware engineer do?

A robotics hardware engineer designs, develops, and tests the physical components of robots, including sensors, actuators, circuit boards, and mechanical parts. They work with CAD software, electrical systems, and embedded hardware to ensure the robot's functionality and durability, often collaborating with software engineers to integrate hardware and software systems.

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Robotics Automation Engineer (Research and Early Development)

Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC

Oro Valley, AZ • On-site

Other

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

Title: Robotics Automation Engineer (Research and Early Development)
Description: Description
Summary/Overview:
Applies diversified knowledge of design principles, practices and implementation in complex systems and assignments. General responsibilities include concept generation, prototyping, detailed design and testing to assess performance against project objectives. Works as part of an agile research engineering team, making independent decisions and exercising technical judgment to achieve generally defined project goals. Iterates designs based on feedback and user testing.
Responsibility Statements:
  • Applies advanced engineering knowledge to research projects, typically related to process automation and integration.
  • Participates in defining new components, products or processes, typically for pathology lab applications.
  • Creates potentially patentable components for systems, or processes.
  • Receives general direction and exercises considerable discretion as to work details.
  • Performs simulations, analyses and experiments to test hypotheses related to project outcomes.
  • Designs, builds and tests prototype hardware and software systems to achieve defined goals.
  • Prepares and delivers presentations of project results to others; presents data to diverse audiences.
  • Participates in project planning as part of a cross functional agile technical team.
  • Other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications / Work Experience:
  • Required: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in a directly related discipline + 8y experience, OR
  • MS degree in directly related discipline + 4 years of related experience required; OR
  • PhD degree in directly related discipline + 2 years of related experience required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Expert knowledge of principles and concepts of robotic/mechatronic engineering, motion control, sensing and coordinate systems.
  • Creative, independent thinker, able to work in a research setting.
  • Strong problem solving skills and willingness to learn.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience of hands-on assembly and of robotics/automation systems.
  • Experience with mechanical, electrical and software prototyping.
  • Experience with robot software (preferably ABB RobotStudio).
  • Experience with motion control systems (stepper, servo control, encoders, feedback).
  • Experience with machine vision for object detection and/or robot guidance.
  • Experience with CAD software preferred (preferably SolidWorks).
  • Experience of the diagnostic industry / pathology lab is beneficial, but not required.
  • Experience with electronic control (PID control, PLC, industrial control.)
  • Experience with industrial communication protocols (profibus, ethercat, profinet, rs-485, etc.)
  • Preferred: experience with industrial networks (switch, fortinet, routers, TCP/IP)
  • Preferred: experience with robotic calibration thru machine vision (fiducials, AruCO tags, April tags, etc)