Robotic Engineer

Kickmaker

Kickmaker is a high-tech product design and industrialization agency.   We support our customers from prototype to production run in our main vertical markets (medical, new mobility, electrification, agrotech, robotics, IOT and consumer devices) and our cross-disciplinary skills (embedded AI, high-tech manufacturing automation, eco-design, industrial design and WEB 3.0 for the economy of functionality).   We're evolving with a real maker culture! Passion, excitement and kindness are the pillars of KICKMAKER. This team and community spirit has enabled us to shape a unique corporate culture. Our approach: to enable everyone to fulfill their potential by working on exciting projects, and to encourage autonomy and initiative.   Present in France, China and the United States, our community counts over 250 passionate kickers and keeps growing. It is in this context that we are looking to strengthen our team in Boston, Seattle and San Fransisco.     We’re growing our US Mechanical Engineering team : The role involves mechanical design, prototyping, and testing of subassemblies that integrate actuators, motors, and electronics into high-performance robotic mechanisms. You will collaborate with electrical and software engineers to bring mechanical concepts to life ; from CAD to bench testing to working robots.   What you’ll do Design and develop mechanical systems for actuators, robotic joints, and assemblies. Perform motor sizing, wiring layout, and thermal management for compact electromechanical systems. Create detailed 3D and 2D designs using SolidWorks / PTC Creo, ensuring GD&T compliance for manufacturability. Participate in bench testing, validation, and iterative improvement of actuator and robot prototypes. Work with manufacturing partners on aluminum die casting, machining, and assembly processes. Integrate sensors, motors, and control electronics within mechanical designs. Support automation and system integration during robotic builds.   What you bring Strong background in mechanical + mechatronic design Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Automation… 5 years of hands-on design and prototyping experience in robotics or similar fields. Experience with actuators, motion systems, and sensors Knowledge of thermal and wiring constraints Hands-on mindset, you like bench testing and iteration Proficient with SolidWorks / Creo / GD&T

Kickmaker

Kickmaker is a high-tech product design and industrialization agency.   We support our customers from prototype to production run in our main vertical markets (medical, new mobility, electrification, agrotech, robotics, IOT and consumer devices) and our cross-disciplinary skills (embedded AI, high-tech manufacturing automation, eco-design, industrial design and WEB 3.0 for the economy of functionality).   We're evolving with a real maker culture! Passion, excitement and kindness are the pillars of KICKMAKER. This team and community spirit has enabled us to shape a unique corporate culture. Our approach: to enable everyone to fulfill their potential by working on exciting projects, and to encourage autonomy and initiative.   Present in France, China and the United States, our community counts over 250 passionate kickers and keeps growing. It is in this context that we are looking to strengthen our team in Boston, Seattle and San Fransisco.    

Mirai Robotics

Mirai is building the first AI‑driven autonomy platform for vessels under 100 ft, combining advanced robotics, sensor fusion, and onboard intelligence to make every boat autonomous, safer, and dramatically easier to operate. Beyond enabling crewed vessels, Mirai also develops next‑generation Autonomous Surface Vehicles (ASVs) — uncrewed platforms designed for exploration, utility missions, and operational support — all powered by the same Operating System and multi‑layer autonomy framework. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated rapid integration and test robotic engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for integrating hardware and software systems onto unmanned vehicles, and working closely with cross-functional teams to rapidly prototype, validate and iterate on end‑to‑end autonomy solutions — transforming early concepts into reliable, field‑ready robotic systems. You will work at the intersection of robotics, AI software, hardware integration and field testing, contributing to the development and integration of Mirai’s autonomy stack across prototype platforms. We are looking for the kind of nerd who genuinely loves building robots! KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Robotics & Autonomy Development * Contribute to perception, planning and control modules using ROS2, Isaac ROS, PyTorch and NVIDIA simulation tools. * Help design, implement and test reinforcement-learning models and autonomy behaviours in simulation and real platforms. Hardware & Systems Integration * Lead the design, construction, and testing of UAS prototypes, efficiently transforming concepts into functional early-stage products. * Integrate hardware components onto unmanned vehicles, including sensors, actuators, and control systems. * Integrate electronic components and ensure seamless communication between hardware and software systems. * Integrate and validate multi-sensor stacks (LiDAR, radar, vision, GNSS, IMU). * Assemble and bring-up hardware prototypes, including compute units, power systems, actuators and electronic components. * Support development of Mirai’s sensor-fusion hardware platform. Prototyping & Field Testing * Lead/support rapid prototyping for autonomous vessel configurations. * Conduct feasibility studies, simulations, and performance evaluations to optimize hardware designs. * Develop and execute test plans to validate hardware functionality and reliability. * Identify and troubleshoot hardware issues, implementing effective solutions. Cross-Functional Collaboration * Work with mechanical, systems and software teams to align design, simulation and field results. * Contribute to documentation and integration processes. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS * Being a nerd who actually wants to build robots — someone who loves to tinker, solder, tune, prototype, break things, fix them again, and thrive in the delightful mess of real hardware. * Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution. * EU passport (or unrestricted right to work in Italy) and availability to work primarily on-site in Puglia (Bari area), with regular presence in lab, workshop and dock environments. * Hands-on skills with robotics hardware, sensor integration and embedded systems. * Knowledge of software development practices and programming languages pertinent to autonomy and robotics (e.g., Python, C++, ROS). * Experience with ROS2, PX4/ArduPilot or similar autopilot stacks. * Experience with rapid prototyping (3D printing, mechanical assembly, electronics bring-up). * Ability to diagnose integration problems. * Comfort with field testing and on-water prototyping. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Experience with UAV/UAS integration or multi-sensor robotic systems. * Familiarity with Pixhawk, vehicle control systems or maritime autonomy. * Exposure to NVIDIA Jetson, Isaac Sim, RL or perception pipelines. * Knowledge of control theory or real-time robotics. * Experience operating drones, small vessels or unmanned systems. WHAT WE OFFER * Work on the most advanced autonomous maritime platform in Europe. * Direct involvement with edge AI and real-world autonomy. * Fast engineering culture from simulation to sea trials. * On-site role in Puglia (Bari area), working hands-on in lab, workshop and dock environments (with limited flexibility for hybrid work once established in the role). * Shape the future of maritime autonomy. JOIN US If you want to build robots that operate in the wild, Mirai is the place to grow.