Operations Research Scientist I/II, Robotics
Location
Cambridge, MA
Level
Entry-Level
Department
MedTech
Type
Salary
$176,000 - $234,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-02-02
Responsibilities
- Formulate and solve large-scale optimization problems for task allocation and scheduling.
- Design custom heuristics and meta-heuristics to address NP-hard challenges.
- Build and use simulations to model lab scenarios and identify bottlenecks.
- Collaborate with robotics and software teams to implement optimization models.
- Translate scientific priorities into executable plans for autonomous systems.
- Work on production software deployment for optimization solutions.
- Adapt algorithms dynamically to real-time execution constraints.
Job Requirements
- Ph.D. or M.S. in Operations Research, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or related field.
- Deep expertise in discrete optimization and related methodologies.
- Strong software development skills with experience in production environments.
- Ability to model complex constraints in dynamic environments.
- Experience with commercial or open-source optimization solvers.
- Familiarity with integrating optimization into robotic systems.
- Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
