Robotics Research Assistant

About Artificial Analysis

Artificial Analysis is the leading independent AI benchmarking company. We support labs, engineers, and enterprises to understand AI capabilities and make critical decisions about their AI strategies.

The Opportunity

We are developing robotics benchmarks to test how AI models perform on physical robots and in simulation. As a Robotics Research Assistant, you will work closely with our robotics researchers and engineers to run benchmarks, keep robots built, calibrated, tested, and running. This is a hands-on lab and benchmark-operations role.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain an evolving suite of hardware.
• Run the task suite and read the results.
• Protect result quality by checking recordings and logs.
• Maintain the hardware, including assembly, routing cables, mounting fixtures, and making small mechanical fixes.
• Keep the lab ready by carrying out routine checks and maintenance, and organizing tools and spares.
• Improve lab operations by keeping instructions current, flagging problems, and contributing fixtures, 3D-printed parts, or scripts.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Robotics, mechatronics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Substantial hands-on hardware experience from labs, projects, internships, or similar practical work.
• Evidence of building, operating, maintaining, or troubleshooting robots, lab equipment, or electromechanical systems.
• Practical troubleshooting skills.
• Careful execution of multi-step procedures with strong attention to detail and reliable records.
• Ability to develop toward independently running trials, resolving routine problems, and recognizing when to ask for help.
• Clear communication and teamwork.
• Confidence picking up unfamiliar tools and software workflows.
• 3D printing experience.

Nice to Have

• ROS 2, Isaac Sim, MuJoCo, or another simulator.
• Experience running benchmark or test campaigns.