Member of Technical Staff, Microsoft Robotics (Hardware Systems)

Support the design, assembly, integration, and maintenance of robotic hardware platforms, including manipulators, mobile bases, sensor arrays, compute enclosures, power systems, and end-effector tooling. Ingest device specification sheets, electrical schematics, and mechanical drawings into AI systems to support and accelerate configuration, calibration, and troubleshooting of robotic hardware components and subsystems. Perform hardware-software integration for robotic platforms, including sensor bring-up (cameras, LiDAR, force/torque sensors, tactile arrays), compute module configuration, network provisioning, and firmware updates. Develop and execute hardware verification and validation test plans, including functional testing, environmental stress testing, endurance testing, and safety compliance verification for robotic subsystems. Create and maintain design documentation including assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, bills of materials, specifications, and calibration procedures for robotic hardware configurations. Set up and maintain robotics lab environments, including workstations, test fixtures, safety infrastructure, tool inventories, and environmental controls, following established safety guidelines. Identify common project risks (e.g., supplier delays, incomplete specifications, component obsolescence) and develop mitigation plans to keep hardware integration timelines on track. Gather information and participate in make-versus-buy decisions based on complexity, cost, quality, reliability, and schedule impact for robotic hardware components and subsystems. Develop prototype components and assemblies for validation of new robotic capabilities, working closely with software and AI teams to ensure hardware meets requirements for AI model training and evaluation. Communicate project progress and technical status within the project team, including hardware readiness, integration milestones, and issue escalations, providing clear and timely updates to engineering and program leadership. Embody our Culture and Values Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 1+ year(s) experience in industry or in a research and development environment, could include completion of a post doctoral research position OR Master's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment OR Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment, could include completion of a post doctoral research position OR Master's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment OR Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment OR equivalent experience. Hands-on experience assembling, integrating, or maintaining robotic systems, including commercial platforms (e.g., Universal Robots, Franka, Boston Dynamics, mobile robots, legged robots, (semi-)humanoids) or custom research robots. Familiarity with sensor technologies used in robotics (cameras, depth sensors, LiDAR, IMUs, force/torque sensors, encoders) and their integration, calibration, and debugging. Experience with embedded computing platforms (NVIDIA Jetson, Intel NUC, or equivalent), Linux-based systems, and robotics networking (Ethernet, CAN bus, EtherCAT). Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or equivalent) and basic mechanical prototyping skills (3D printing, machining, soldering). Understanding of electrical safety, lab safety protocols, and experience working in robotics or electromechanical lab environments. Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, automated hardware test systems, or robot calibration workflows.