Lead, Robotics Software Engineering

Key Skills

AI Robotic systems, API, C Programming, C++, Computer Vision (CV), Leadership Skill, Linear Algebra, Linux Operating system

Job Description

The Robotics Software Engineering Team is building out an in-house robotics controls platform to enable the development, instrumentation and operation of our large-scale additive manufacturing systems and pave the way for the continuous invention of new capabilities. We favor performance, simplicity, simulation/testing and reusability, and are building cohesive interfaces with every piece of equipment we use, while also providing a system with which custom robots and additive systems can be built and integrated.

About the Role

• Spearhead a dynamic team of engineers to develop a unified robotics platform, enhancing the architecture for a high-performance, real-time Linux-based system for robotics and industrial automation.
• Engage in hands-on software development, emphasizing kernel level Linux customization for real-time applications and robotic control algorithms.
• Lead by example, coding alongside your team and taking a hands-on approach to problem-solving and innovation.
• Organize the team's work, ensuring projects are on track and align with strategic goals, while providing mentorship and fostering an environment of growth and development.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers and system integrators, to achieve seamless software-hardware integration and rigorous testing protocols.
• Champion safety and code quality, implementing best practices and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Share knowledge through comprehensive documentation and technical presentations
• Drive technical excellence, offering guidance and mentorship to team members, enhancing their skills and aligning opportunities with their career aspirations.

About You 

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field.
• You have 5+ years of experience in hands-on software development, with expertise in Linux kernel, C/C++, and embedded environments.
• You possess leadership qualities, capable of guiding a team through complex software development and integration projects.
• Your experience includes networking with fieldbus protocols (EtherCAT, Profinet, CANbus, Ethernet/IP) and a solid understanding of robotics kinematics and motion control.
• You're proficient in the Robot Operating System (ROS2) and have experience integrating sensors and computer vision into automated systems.
• Demonstrated experience working through software integrations with hardware systems that may lack an API or library
• Understanding of robotics kinematics, 3D transformations, quaternions and linear algebra
• Experience installing, configuring and using Linux in a complex network environment
• Knowledge of motion control concepts and experience setting up motor drives
• Experience integrating computer vision and sensors into an automation environment

Nice to haves but not required: 

• Experience with industrial robot manipulators (KUKA, ABB, UR, etc)
• Experience developing in TwinCAT environment
• Understanding of TwinSAFE safety development
• Experience developing with Acontis EtherCAT library or similar
• Industry certification and/or experience with functional safety for machinery
• Experience with robotic weld systems

Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous vacation policy, an annual L&D stipend and more!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.