Azalea Robotics Corporation

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, Prototyping at Azalea Robotics you will translate early-stage concepts into functional hardware, driving the physical development of our robotic systems and end-effectors from first sketch through working prototype. You will work at the intersection of design, fabrication, and field validation; iterating on physical hardware and building systems that perform in demanding real-world environments. Responsibilities Specific duties include, but are not limited to: • Design and rapidly iterate physical prototypes of Azalea Robotics’ robotic systems and end-effectors, translating system-level requirements into manufacturable mechanical designs • Own the full prototype development cycle from concept sketches and CAD models through fabrication, assembly, and functional testing on real hardware • Design and iterate end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) for manipulation tasks, balancing payload, stiffness, weight, cycle time, and replaceability requirements, including handling of varied or deformable objects • Work directly with metals, composites, and polymer materials to build and modify prototypes in coordination with external fabrication vendors and through in-house assembly and rework • Operate and program 3D printers to produce rapid-iteration components; evaluate and select additive processes appropriate to each design need • Collaborate closely with robotics software, electrical, and systems engineers to ensure mechanical designs integrate cleanly with sensing, actuation, and compute hardware • Define and execute mechanical validation tests, documenting results and feeding findings back into design revisions • Engage with contract manufacturers and fabrication vendors to source and procure custom mechanical components, including managing drawing packages, tolerances, and lead times • Contribute to design reviews and architectural decisions about materials selection, manufacturing approach, and mechanical platform strategy for current and future products • Support field and deployment teams when hardware-specific issues arise during pre-shipment testing or at customer sites Required Skills • B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field (or equivalent hands-on engineering experience). • 5+ years of industry experience in mechanical design and prototyping, with demonstrated ownership of hardware from concept through functional prototype. • Demonstrated experience designing end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) or robotic end-effectors, including consideration of compliance, payload, and interface to robotic arms. • Proficiency in professional CAD tools (SolidWorks, CATIA, or Fusion 360) including parametric part modeling, assembly management, and engineering drawings. • Hands-on prototyping experience with metals and polymers; comfortable with assembly, debug, and in-house modification of mechanical hardware. • Proven experience sourcing and managing external fabrication vendors for custom mechanical components (machined parts, sheet metal, welded assemblies, powder-coated structures), including writing drawing packages and managing iteration cycles with suppliers. • Practical experience with 3D printing , including print preparation, material selection, support strategy, and post-processing for functional prototype parts. • Track record of designing under weight or payload constraints , with attention to mass budgets and structural efficiency. • Proven track record of taking designs from sketch to working prototype in fast-paced environments where iteration speed and build quality are both critical. • Strong mechanical intuition for structural behavior, tolerance stack-up, fastener selection, and failure modes across materials and manufacturing processes. • Adaptability to a fast-paced startup environment where project scope and priorities can shift rapidly. • Willingness to travel (infrequently, for 1-2 week periods) for onsite hardware setup, commissioning, or customer deployments. Pr

As a Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Localization and Mapping at Azalea Robotics you will bridge the gap between high-level algorithmic research and robust, real-time production software. You will be responsible for developing, testing, and deploying the core localization stacks that allow our mobile manipulation systems to navigate complex, real-world environments safely and efficiently. Responsibilities Specific duties include, but are not limited to: • Develop and maintain the localization, mapping, and steering software that drives the mobile bases in our ARC 1 systems • Test software directly on real hardware, closing the loop between algorithm development and on-robot performance • Integrate mobility software into the broader Azalea software stack, partnering closely with perception, controls, and applications teams • Debug and resolve issues spanning software, sensor behavior, and platform-level interactions on live systems • Evaluate and incorporate relevant advances in SLAM, visual-inertial odometry, sensor fusion, and motion planning for mobile robots • Contribute to architectural decisions about sensor selection, compute, and software design for current and future mobile platforms • Support deployment and field teams when mobility-specific issues arise in pre-shipment testing or at customer sites Required Skills: · M.S. or Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on engineering experience). · 5+ years of industry experience in robotics, with a significant focus on production-level localization, mapping, or state estimation for AVs, AMRs, or AGVs. · Experience shipping production localization stacks for deployed autonomous mobile platforms. · Expert-level Modern C++ (14/17/20) skills, including a deep understanding of memory management, multi-threading, and the development of deterministic, real-time systems. · Strong theoretical foundation in probabilistic robotics and state estimation, including Kalman Filtering (EKF, UKF), nonlinear optimization, and SLAM. · Deep understanding of 3D geometry , linear algebra, and coordinate transformations (quaternions, $SE(3)$). · Proven track record of real-world deployment , with experience testing and debugging software on physical robotic hardware rather than relying solely on simulation. · Proficiency in Python for rapid prototyping, data analysis, and tool development. · Adaptability to a fast-paced startup environment where project scope and priorities can shift rapidly. · Willingness to travel (infrequently, for 1–2 week periods) for onsite setup and calibration of customer deployments. Preferred Skills: · Hands-on experience with specific SLAM frameworks such as LOAM, LeGO-LOAM or ORB-SLAM · Proficiency with industry-standard libraries : Eigen, Ceres, PCL, OpenCV, and GTSAM. · Experience with CUDA/GPU programming and software optimization for ARM-based embedded platforms. · Familiarity with ROS/ROS 2 and common robotics middleware. · Experience integrating mobility software into broader systems, including perception, application layers, or robotic manipulation. Our Culture Azalea Robotics is a team of passionate engineers and researchers dedicated to solving complex problems in robotics and artificial intelligence, while maintaining a laser focus on solving real world problems. We value creativity, critical thinking, and a hands-on approach to development. Azalea Robotics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability. We offer competitive compensation, including salary, stock options, and benefits.