Job Specifications
Akkodis is seeking an AI Systems Engineer for a Contract role with a client in Warren, MI (Onsite). We’re ideally looking for an applicant with 5+ years of experience in robotics software or systems integration.
Pay Range: $57-$60/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.
The Role:
We are seeking a Senior Engineer, AI Systems Engineering - Integration to join a Manufacturing Technology Development team within the Research and Development organization.
In this role, you will lead system-level integration of new technologies, validating novel AI and robotics algorithms in full-stack collaborative robot prototypes.
You will develop frameworks for iterative assembly and testing, ensuring innovations can be evaluated in realistic workflows.
You will serve as the convergence point where Robotics Intelligence breakthroughs and AI & Simulation models are combined into functional prototypes.
What You Will Do
Lead integration of AI, perception, and robotics software into full-stack prototype systems.
Develop and maintain frameworks for iterative build, test, and validation cycles.
Ensure innovations are evaluated under realistic, production-relevant workflows.
Collaborate closely with Robotics Intelligence, AI & Simulation, Controls, and Hardware teams.
Manage system-level prototype bring-up, debugging, and performance validation.
Define integration best practices, documentation standards, and reproducible processes.
Support end-to-end readiness for internal demonstrations and technology down-selection.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
5+ years of experience in robotics software or systems integration.
Strong background in AI model deployment, ROS/ROS2, and hardware-software integration.
Experience working with collaborative robots, sensors, and real-world task workflows.
Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
Excellent system-level debugging, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
Master’s or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
Hands-on experience with simulation platforms (e.g., Gazebo, Isaac Sim) and HIL/SIL testing.
Demonstrated success integrating and deploying prototype robotic systems.
Understanding of industrial safety, compliance standards, and risk-mitigation practices.
If you are interested in this role, then please APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.
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About the Company
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