Staff Robotics Hardware Engineer

Relativity Space • Long Beach, CA

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About The Position

As a Staff Robotics Hardware Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development and integration for our exciting, cooperative multi-robot system. You will be paving the way for advanced autonomous manufacturing (both additive and subtractive) by creating robotic control hardware/software that will use modern robotic arms and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in exciting new ways. Your knowledge, skills and vision will be present throughout the project and your solutions will help pave the way to a more advanced industrial base across the country.
Work with a dedicated team of inventive engineers building a cohesive, next-generation robotics platforms that will change the world of autonomous manufacturing
Robotic Arm Control Systems: Working with cutting edge, Beckhoff MX PLC and TwinCAT systems to create patentable, high-end robotic platforms
AMR Development: Lead the design and creation of a custom autonomous mobile robot that will operate and navigate factory environments under load
WAAM and Manufacturing Collaboration: Work closely with our team of outstanding welders, manufacturing specialists and technicians to develop custom tools/systems for tackling advanced additive/subtractive manufacturing problems
Integration and Testing: Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software engineers and system integrators to ensure seamless integration of robotic software with centralized codebase. Conduct thorough testing and validation of the software to guarantee system functionality and reliability
Safety: Cultivate safety-critical hardware and software practices and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to a team and own project goals/deliverables

Requirements

• BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or Robotics
• 7+ years of experience in related field such as manufacturing, robotic arm control, autonomous mobile robot design, and/or robotic systems
• 3+ years of experience with TwinCAT and TwinSAFE, including the design and implementation of robotic control systems
• 3+ years programming and configuring Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), such as Beckhoffs, for industrial automation.
• Familiarity with protocols such as EtherCAT, CANbus, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, and safety protocols (FSoE, profiSAFE) used in industrial automation.
• 2+ year of experience leading technical teams
• Capability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in automation systems, ensuring reliability and performance.
• Proven ability to successfully conceptualize, architect and implement complex software solutions in a team environment
• Excellent communication and organizational skills for leading a team and achieving cross-functional project goals

Nice To Haves

• Experience with industrial robot arms (KUKA, ABB, Autonox, UR etc. )
• Past work with building and operating autonomous mobile robots (AMRs)
• Knowledge of motion control concepts and experience setting up motor drives
• Understanding of robotics kinematics, 3D transformations, quaternions and linear algebra
• Industrial safety certifications (TUV Safety Certification, Functional Safety ISO 13849, ISO 12100)
• Experience working with industrial machinery and manufacturing processes including but not limited to welding, grinding and milling.
• Proficiency in creating software for embedded environment in Python, C, and/or C++
• Familiarity with Robot Operating System (ROS2)
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design, development and integration for our exciting, cooperative multi-robot system
• Paving the way for advanced autonomous manufacturing (both additive and subtractive) by creating robotic control hardware/software that will use modern robotic arms and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in exciting new ways
• Building a cohesive, next-generation robotics platforms that will change the world of autonomous manufacturing
• Working with cutting edge, Beckhoff MX PLC and TwinCAT systems to create patentable, high-end robotic platforms
• Lead the design and creation of a custom autonomous mobile robot that will operate and navigate factory environments under load
• Work closely with our team of outstanding welders, manufacturing specialists and technicians to develop custom tools/systems for tackling advanced additive/subtractive manufacturing problems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software engineers and system integrators to ensure seamless integration of robotic software with centralized codebase
• Conduct thorough testing and validation of the software to guarantee system functionality and reliability
• Cultivate safety-critical hardware and software practices and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to a team and own project goals/deliverables

Benefits

• Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree