Robotics Software Engineer

Motiv Space Systems•Pasadena, TX

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Robotics Software Engineer is responsible for development of software for space and field robotics applications, troubleshooting and testing software on robotic platforms and building/tailoring robotics software DevOps infrastructure

Requirements

B.S. degree in robotics or related engineering or computer science disciplines with at least 3 years of experience working with physical robotic systems
Proficiency in C++ and Python
Experience with Linux/Ubuntu and real-time operating systems for electro-mechanical hardware
Familiarity and development experience with ROS 2 and associated best practices
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Motiv Space Systems, Inc. positions require access to defense articles, equipment, technical information or service that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15, 8 USC 1101(a)(20), and 8 USC 1324b(a)(3).

Nice To Haves

M.S. degree in robotics or related engineering or computer science disciplines
Familiarity with robot vision/perception, kinematics, dynamics, motion planning and control
Practical experience developing software and ROS 2 drivers for robotic manipulators or mobility systems and associated sensors and actuators
Prior experience developing flight software for space/planetary missions and/or application software for field robotics applications
Experience with middleware, libraries, architectures, simulation tools, and messaging and communications protocols commonly used for robotics
Experience spanning embedded software/firmware to high-level software development within open architectures

Responsibilities

Develop software for space and field robotics applications (sensing and perception, manipulation and mobility, motion planning and control)
Troubleshoot and test software on robotic platforms
Build/tailor robotics software DevOps infrastructure
Collaborate with Motiv hardware teams to address software needs associated with complex robotic system design, physics-based modeling & simulation, rapid prototyping, testing and demonstration
Apply robotics software best practices to develop and deliver production software for Motiv products and customer mission systems
Note, Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, modified or changed at any time at the Company’s discretion. Changes may be made formally, informally either verbally or in writing.