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Senior Robotics Kinematics Engineer

Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · Senior

$146,000 – $218,000

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What this role is

This role develops the kinematics and calibration software that enables Horizon Manufacturing's robotic additive manufacturing systems to operate precisely and reliably. It suits a software engineer with deep robotics fundamentals who wants to own critical infrastructure in a fast-moving aerospace manufacturing environment.

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What they ask for

Required

  • BS in Robotics Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • 5+ years developing kinematics algorithms for underactuated and redundant robotic systems
  • Strong expertise in robot kinematic modeling and calibration using industrial metrology and localization hardware
  • High proficiency in C++, Linux, and modern software engineering practices
  • Proficiency in Python
  • Experience designing modular, extensible software architectures for diverse robot kinematics
  • Experience with ROS and open-source robotics libraries

Nice to have

  • MS degree in Robotics Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • Experience with multi-robot coordination and synchronization
  • Experience with mobile manipulators
  • Experience developing software for real-time robotic systems
  • PhD in Robotics, Control Systems, or related field

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