AI Expert - Robotics
Detroit, MI
Onsite
1 month ago
About the role
Description
Job Description
The AI Expert – Robotics will lead the design, development, and integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities into robotic systems. This role combines deep expertise in AI/ML with hands-on robotics experience to build intelligent, autonomous, and adaptive robotic solutions for mission-critical applications.
Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
About the Organization Eccalon provides global solutions to the most challenging technological issues of the 21st-century, and our evolving portfolio spans five major markets: Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Aerospace & Defense, Material Sciences, Advance Manufacturing, Sports Science, Biotechnology, and Health & Life Sciences.
Why Join Us?
Eccalon's Executives foster a supportive work environment allowing our teams to thrive, and have a fierce dedication to innovation, security, and people. Our culture is built on inclusion, teamwork, trust, and we are committed to offering career advancement opportunities to all employees. Encouraging a healthy and balanced life, we offer an extensive benefits package to support the wellness of our employees and their families. You will be joining a team of innovators, working with cutting edge technologies, supporting mission critical projects, and making an impact.
Apply today to advance your career!
EOE Statement Eccalon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
EEO is the law.
Job Description
The AI Expert – Robotics will lead the design, development, and integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities into robotic systems. This role combines deep expertise in AI/ML with hands-on robotics experience to build intelligent, autonomous, and adaptive robotic solutions for mission-critical applications.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop AI-driven algorithms for robotic perception, decision-making, planning, and control
- Integrate machine learning and artificial intelligence models into robotic platforms and embedded systems
- Develop and optimize computer vision, sensor fusion, and autonomy solutions for robotics applications
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams to ensure end-to-end system integration
- Train, evaluate, and deploy ML models in real-world robotic environments
- Support simulation, testing, validation, and field deployment of AI-enabled robotic systems
- Analyze system performance and continuously improve autonomy, accuracy, and reliability
- Document system architectures, models, and technical designs
- Stay current with emerging AI, ML, and robotics technologies and best practices
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in AI/ML and robotics development
- Strong programming experience in Python and/or C++
- Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn)
- Experience working with robotic systems, sensors, and actuators
- Solid understanding of robotics fundamentals including kinematics, controls, and perception
- Experience deploying AI models to production or real-world environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree or PhD in AI, Robotics, or a related discipline
- Experience with ROS / ROS2 and robotic middleware
- Background in autonomous systems, mobile robots, or robotic arms
- Experience with computer vision, deep learning, or reinforcement learning
- Familiarity with simulation environments (e.g., Gazebo, Isaac Sim)
- Experience supporting government, defense, or regulated programs
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance if required by contract
About the Organization Eccalon provides global solutions to the most challenging technological issues of the 21st-century, and our evolving portfolio spans five major markets: Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Aerospace & Defense, Material Sciences, Advance Manufacturing, Sports Science, Biotechnology, and Health & Life Sciences.
Why Join Us?
Eccalon's Executives foster a supportive work environment allowing our teams to thrive, and have a fierce dedication to innovation, security, and people. Our culture is built on inclusion, teamwork, trust, and we are committed to offering career advancement opportunities to all employees. Encouraging a healthy and balanced life, we offer an extensive benefits package to support the wellness of our employees and their families. You will be joining a team of innovators, working with cutting edge technologies, supporting mission critical projects, and making an impact.
Apply today to advance your career!
EOE Statement Eccalon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
EEO is the law.
Skills
Defense and Space Manufacturing