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Robotics Consultant – Whole-Body Teleoperation & Control

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Job overview

ICS is hiring a Robotics Consultant – Whole-Body Teleoperation & Control. The company seeks an expert Robotics Consultant for a six‑month contract to pioneer a whole‑body teleoperation framework, collaborating with the core autonomy team to translate human intent into high‑DOF robotic actions, design advanced controllers, and establish simulation‑to‑real pipelines for humanoid robots.

Key focus areas include Design and implement low‑latency whole‑body teleoperation pipelines for high‑DOF robotic systems, Develop and optimize multi‑objective whole‑body controllers balancing accuracy, balance, and stability, and Stand up and refine reinforcement learning pipelines in simulators for seamless Sim2Real transfer.

Successful candidates bring PhD Student Or Recent PhD Graduate/Postdoc In Robotics Or Computer Science Or Mechanical Engineering Or Related Field, Strong Publication History In Whole-Body Manipulation Or Whole-Body Control Or Teleoperation, and Must Commute To Wilmington MA Onsite At Least 3 Days Per Week. Important skills include Python, C++, Isaac Sim, MuJoCo, Drake, and Reinforcement Learning. Preferred (not required): Linux, VR-Based Teleoperation Interfaces, Haptic Feedback Devices, and Exoskeleton-Based Human Tracking.

Skills & qualifications

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Skills

PythonC++LinuxIsaac SimMuJoCoDrakeReinforcement LearningWhole-Body ControlVR-Based Teleoperation InterfacesHaptic Feedback DevicesExoskeleton-Based Human TrackingPREEMPT_RT Real-Time LinuxGymReal-Time Linux (PREEMPT_RT)Simulation-to-Real (Sim2Real)Low-LatencyMulti-Objective Optimization

Qualifications

PhD in Robotics or Related FieldPhD Graduate or PostdocPublication History in ICRA IROS RSS ToRMust Commute to Wilmington Area at Least 3 Days Per WeekNo Visa Sponsorship Available

Full job description

Robotics Consultant – Whole-Body Teleoperation & Control

  • Wilmington, MA

  • Computer/Software

Position Type: 6-Month Consulting Contract

Location: Wilmington, MA

  • Location/Eligibility: This is a contract position based in Massachusetts. You must be able to commute to the Wilmington area onsite at least 3 days a week. For this contract, there is no visa sponsorship available.

The Mission

We are seeking an expert Robotics Consultant for a 6-month engagement to pioneer our Whole-Body Teleoperation framework. Working alongside our core autonomy team, you will bridge the gap between human intent and high-DOF robotic execution. You will be responsible for designing advanced whole-body controllers, developing robust manipulation pipelines, and setting up the simulation-to-real (Sim2Real) infrastructure required to bring a humanoid or high-DOF robot to life.

Core Responsibilities

  • Teleoperation Architecture: Design and implement intuitive, low-latency whole-body teleoperation pipelines for high-DOF robotic systems.

  • Whole-Body Control (WBC): Develop and optimize multi-objective whole-body controllers that balance manipulation accuracy, balance, and dynamic stability.

  • Sim2Real & Reinforcement Learning: Stand up and refine reinforcement learning (RL) pipelines in physics-based simulators, ensuring policies successfully transfer to physical hardware without degradation.

  • Hardware Validation: Deploy, test, and debug control policies on physical platforms, rapidly iterating on live teleoperation performance.

Technical Requirements (Must-Have)

  • Advanced Academic Background: Current PhD student or recent PhD graduate/Postdoc in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.

  • Proven Research Track Record: A strong publication history (e.g., ICRA, IROS, RSS, ToR) directly focused on whole-body manipulation, whole-body control, or teleoperation for humanoids or quadrupeds/manipulators.

  • Simulation Mastery: Proficient in setting up complex simulation environments (e.g., Isaac Sim/Gym, MuJoCo, Drake) for dynamic robotic tasks.

  • Software Competence: Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++ within a Linux development ecosystem.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have)

  • Experience with VR-based teleoperation interfaces, haptic feedback devices, or exoskeleton-based human tracking.

  • Direct experience with real-time Linux environments (PREEMPT_RT) and low-level actuator communication loops.

Engagement Details

  • Duration: 6 Months (with the potential for extension).

  • Environment: A high-velocity, R&D lab environment pushing the boundaries of physical AI.

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