Staff Advanced Robotics Engineer

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Relativity Space is building humanity’s multi-planetary future by using software-defined manufacturing, artificial intelligence, 3D printing, and autonomous robotics. The company’s long-term vision is to upgrade humanity’s industrial base on Earth and on Mars.

Job Profile

The company is looking for a Staff Advanced Robotics Engineer to join its team.

Education Level

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Work Experience

• Experience with robotics kinematics, motion control, and multi-robot coordination: Knowledge of kinematic principles, motion control techniques, and strategies for coordinating multiple robots.
• Extensive experience in robotics software development: Particularly in C++ and embedded environments.
• Proficient in EtherCAT communication protocols and real-time operating systems (RTOS): Experience with EtherCAT and RTOS for real-time communication and control.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Build out a novel type of cooperative robotic platform that utilizes our large-scale additive manufacturing systems.
• Invent and innovate new ways to have cooperative robots create structures.
• Provide a system with which custom robots and additive systems can be built and integrated seamlessly.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Demonstrated capability in debugging and troubleshooting software and hardware issues in complex robotic systems: Skilled in diagnosing and resolving issues in integrated systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills: Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts and work in cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of robotics middleware and frameworks: Such as ROS (Robot Operating System).
• Proven track record of integrating various sensors: Including LiDAR, cameras, and IMUs, into robotic systems, with a focus on sensor calibration, synchronization, and data fusion.
• Solid grasp of linear algebra, 3D transformations, and control systems: Strong mathematical foundation for handling complex transformations and control algorithms.
• Strong understanding of data processing algorithms for real-time applications: Ability to design and implement efficient algorithms for processing sensor data.
• Understanding of safety protocols and standards in industrial robotics: Familiarity with safety regulations and best practices in robotic systems.

Required Qualifications

• Background in computer vision and sensor fusion techniques: Knowledge of integrating visual data from cameras with other sensor data for enhanced perception capabilities.
• Experience with industrial mobile robots: Knowledge of industrial mobile robots used for material handling, logistics, and automation applications. Ability to program and integrate mobile robots into manufacturing and warehouse environments.
• Experience with industrial robot manipulators: Familiarity with industrial robot manipulators such as KUKA, ABB, Universal Robots, etc. Ability to interface with and program these robots for various tasks, including manipulation and assembly.
• Experience with SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping): Understanding and experience in developing or implementing SLAM algorithms for robotic navigation.
• Expertise in robot coordination between systems: Proficiency in coordinating multiple robotic systems to perform collaborative tasks efficiently. Experience with motion planning, task allocation, and synchronization algorithms for multi-robot systems.
• Familiarity with machine learning algorithms for robotics applications: Experience in applying machine learning to improve robotic performance and capabilities.
• Interest in emerging technologies: Passion for staying updated with the latest advancements in robotics, computer graphics, and sensor technologies. Willingness to explore and experiment with new tools, frameworks, and methodologies to enhance system capabilities.
• Knowledge of robotic weld systems: Understanding of robotic welding systems and processes, including programming weld paths, optimizing parameters, and ensuring weld quality. Experience with welding robot integration and coordination.
• Proficiency in multi-platform development: Including Linux and Windows environments.
• Proficiency in simulation environments: Experience with robotics simulation tools and environments such as ROS, Gazebo, or V-REP. Ability to simulate robotic systems, sensor behavior, and environmental interactions for testing and validation purposes.

Benefits/Perks

• The company offers competitive salaries and equity, a generous vacation policy, an annual L&D stipend, and more!

Employer’s Statement

Relativity Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.