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GNO Inc.

Robotics Engineers

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$70 - $110/hr

Design software to control robotic systems for applications, such as military defense or manufacturing. * Debug robotics programs. * Supervise technologists, technicians, or other engineers.

Judit Inc

Robotics Engineer

New Orleans, LA · On-site

We are focused on advancing the automation and robotics manufacturing systems for military vehicles. As an Automation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, implementing ...

Brooksource

Robotics Engineer

Highland Park, MI · On-site

$45 - $68/hr

Robotics Engineer Highland Park, MI On-Site role (Contract-to-Hire) $55-65/hr ABOUT THE ROLE ... status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical ...

Relogic Research

Robotics Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

This Robotic Engineer role will be in direct support of ReLogic's efforts to solve priority ... disability, military obligation, or any other characteristic protected by law. In cases of ...

Anduril Industries

Systems Engineer, Reliability

Irvine, CA · On-site

$110K - $138K/yr

Experience with military robotics platforms. * Experience with HALT, ALT, HASS, environmental, and mechanical testing. * Experience with risk management, change control reviews, and HITL/SITL.

Relogic Research

Robotics Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

This Robotic Engineer role will be in direct support of ReLogic's efforts to solve priority ... disability, military obligation, or any other characteristic protected by law. In cases of ...

ReLogic Research

Robotics Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

This Robotic Engineer role will be in direct support of ReLogic's efforts to solve priority ... disability, military obligation, or any other characteristic protected by law. In cases of ...

Hendrick

Interest in the defense industry and/or military robotics (prior experience is a plus but not required). * Experience developing and testing robotic or embedded systems in environments where ...

Textron

Robotics Engineer II

New Orleans, LA · On-site

We are focused on advancing the automation and robotics manufacturing systems for military vehicles. As an Automation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, implementing ...

Textron

Robotics Engineer II

New Orleans, LA · On-site

We are focused on advancing the automation and robotics manufacturing systems for military vehicles. As an Automation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, implementing ...

Textron

Robotics Engineer II

New Orleans, LA · On-site

We are focused on advancing the automation and robotics manufacturing systems for military vehicles. As an Automation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, implementing ...

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Robotics Engineer

Sterling Heights, MI · On-site

Considering the state of the world today, military technical innovation is critical to defending ... Design, integrate, and test software for robotics, AI/ML, and sensor fusion applications in ...

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Robotics Engineer

Sterling Heights, MI · On-site

Considering the state of the world today, military technical innovation is critical to defending ... Design, integrate, and test software for robotics, AI/ML, and sensor fusion applications in ...

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How much do military robotics jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for military robotics in the United States is $96,000.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,000.00 and $102,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a military robotics professional?

A Military Robotics job involves designing, developing, and maintaining robotic systems used in defense applications. These professionals work on autonomous drones, ground robots, and AI-driven military technologies to enhance operational efficiency and safety. Roles can range from robotics engineers to AI specialists and technicians. Military robotics experts collaborate with defense agencies to create advanced systems for surveillance, reconnaissance, combat, and logistical support.

What types of projects and responsibilities can I expect as a military robotics professional?

As a Military Robotics professional, you can expect to work on designing, prototyping, testing, and integrating robotic platforms used for reconnaissance, logistics, or combat support. Your responsibilities may include writing and debugging code, managing system diagnostics, collaborating with cross-functional teams of engineers and military personnel, and ensuring compliance with defense standards. Projects often involve troubleshooting complex technical issues and implementing field-ready solutions under tight deadlines. Teamwork is essential, as you will regularly work alongside specialists in software, hardware, and military operations. Over time, hands-on experience and project leadership can lead to advanced roles such as systems architect or program manager.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the military robotics position, and why are they important?

Excelling in Military Robotics requires a solid background in robotics engineering, computer programming, and mechanical/electrical systems, often supported by a relevant degree such as electrical or mechanical engineering. Familiarity with control systems, autonomous navigation software, military-grade hardware, and certifications like Security Clearance are frequently necessary. Critical thinking, attention to detail, and effective teamwork are vital soft skills in this field. These attributes are crucial for developing, testing, and maintaining advanced robotic systems in high-stakes defense environments.

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Infographic showing various Military Robotics job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 5% Contract, and 5% Nights. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $96,000 per year, or $46.2 per hour.

AI Robotics Research Engineer

San Francisco, CA

Nimble Robotics
Trucking • 11 - 50 employees
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$180K - $220K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

 
About Nimble

Nimble is an AI robotics company building the autonomous supply chain to power fast, efficient and economical commerce. We're training robot AGI to power a proprietary generalist supply chain superhumanoid, the first robot in the world capable of performing thousands of tasks across the supply chain. We've raised over $220M at over $1B valuation and formed a strategic alliance with FedEx to build a national network of autonomous warehouses capable of generating many billions in annual revenue. We are a hardcore and obsessed team of the world's best engineers and operators. If you are obsessed with your craft, enjoy a high-intensity and fast moving high impact environment, are super high agency in getting hard things done and want to be part of building the world's most legendary robotics company at the most pivotal moment in history, we want to work with you.

We are on a mission to empower and inspire mankind to accomplish legendary feats by inventing robots that liberate us from the menial. We will accomplish this by training robot AGI to invent and build the Autonomous Supply Chain – everything from the inside of factories and warehouses to your front door – powered by generalist superhumanoids.

Our founding team comes from the AI labs at Stanford and Carnegie Mellon and our board of directors include famed robotics and AI legends including Fei-Fei Li (Chief Scientist of AI at Google and Director of Stanford's AI Lab), Marc Raibert (founder of Boston Dynamics), and Sebastian Thrun (founder of GoogleX, Waymo; Stanford Professor and considered the father of autonomous vehicles).

Let's be legendary.

 
Why Join Nimble?
At Nimble, we are committed to building legendary products, a legendary team, and a legendary legacy. Join us and become part of an ambitious, humble, and resourceful culture where your work will leave a lasting impact on the future of robotics and commerce.
 
Nimble's Core Values:
Be relentlessly resourceful - Challenge conventions and overcome obstacles.
Be legendary - Be the very best and do work that inspires.
Be humble - Prioritize growth, learning, and doing whatever is needed to further the mission.
Be dependable - Take ownership and deliver with high agency.
 
The Role
 
Nimble is looking for an AI Robotics Research Engineer to help us advance our robotics moonshot by designing, developing, training, and implementing robotic foundation models, Vision-Language-Action Models, general-purpose robotic AI models, and reinforcement learning algorithms controlling multi-agent robot fleets.
 
You will play a critical role in working with our all-star cross-functional team to build models with immediate applications for the world's biggest robotics opportunity.
Responsibilities
    • Develop and train diffusion policies, VLMs, multi-agent deep RL policies and more
    • Develop data collection pipelines
    • Design data annotation and labeling
    • Support implementation of models into production systems
Qualifications
    • Masters or P.h.D in Robotics or Computer Science
    • Experience training deep learning models for robotic manipulation or mobility
    • Experience working with real robotic hardware
    • Experience training models in simulation and developing simulation environments
    • Experience collecting custom datasets
    • Experience training on open-source datasets
    • Strong track record of publishing papers and/or deploying real-world applications
    • Experience with system architecture, design and development
Additional Requirements
    • Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
    • Must be able to work in San Francisco
$180,000 - $220,000 a year
The above range is the salary range. This position will also receive generous equity for this position.
 
Culture:
We embrace challenges and strive to make the impossible possible each day. We're not in this to do what's easy or to be mediocre. We want to create something legendary and leave our mark on the world. We're ambitious, we're gritty, we're humble and we're relentlessly resourceful in pursuit of our goals. If this sounds like you then you might be a great fit!
 
Nimble Robotics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions based solely on merit. We provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state, federal or local laws.
 
Nimble's Benefits
 
Unlimited Flexible Time Off
Enjoy the time you need to travel, rejuvenate, and connect with friends and family.
 
Health Insurance
Nimble provides medical, dental, and vision insurance through several premier plans and options to support you and your family.
 
Paid Parental Leave
Enjoy paid bonding time following a birth.
 
Commuter Benefits
Take the stress out of commuting with access to fully-paid parking spots. 
 
Referral Bonus
Get a cash bonus for any friend or colleagues that you refer to us that we end up hiring. 
 
401k
Contribute towards a 401k for retirement planning.
 
Equity
Be an owner in Nimble through our equity program
 
Link: Nimble Closes $106 Million Series C Funding Round, Scales Fully Autonomous Fulfillment with FedEx 
 
Link: FedEx Announces Expansion of FedEx Fulfillment With Nimble Alliance

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