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Relativity Space · 7 hours ago

Robotics Engineer II

Long Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$132K/yr - $171K/yr

Relativity Space is building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. As a Robotics Engineer II, you will contribute to the development and optimization of automation systems for their cooperative robotics platform, focusing on robotic control software and real-time systems.

3D TechnologyAerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development, integration, and optimization of automation systems for our cooperative robotics platform

Focus on designing and implementing robotic control software, programming PLCs, and developing real-time systems to enhance operational efficiency and precision

Drive the advancement of our automation capabilities, creating solutions for industrial automation

Qualification

Robotic control softwareControl systems designC++ programmingROSReal-time operating systemsPLC programmingWillingness to learnCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Education: BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field, or be self-taught with years of hands-on experience

Strong experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing control systems for robotic applications

Working knowledge of C++, ROS, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and principles of real-time computing for deterministic control

Capability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in automation systems, ensuring reliability and performance

Excellent communication and collaboration skills for achieving project goals across teams and disciplines

Willingness to learn new skills and applications

Preferred

Familiarity with protocols such as EtherCAT, CANbus, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, and safety protocols (FSoE, profiSAFE) used in industrial automation

Experience with programming and integrating industrial robots used for material handling and logistics

Experience with programming and configuring Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) for industrial automation

Experience with advanced motion control techniques, such as trajectory planning, servo control, and kinematics

Knowledge of computer vision techniques for enhancing automation capabilities, including object detection and tracking

Passion for staying updated with the latest advancements in automation and robotics technologies. Willingness to explore and experiment with new tools and methodologies to enhance system capabilities

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity

Generous PTO and sick leave policy

Parental leave

Annual learning and development stipend

Company

Relativity Space

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Relativity Space is an aerospace company that designs, develops, and builds 3D printed rockets.

Founded in 2015

Long Beach, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://relativityspace.com

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$1.36B

Key Investors

FidelityTiger Global ManagementPlayground Global

2023-11-15Series F· $20M

2022-02-03Secondary Market

2021-06-08Series E· $650M

Leadership Team

Eric Schmidt

Chair and CEO

David Giger

VP of Engineering

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