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Relativity Space

Senior Robotics Design Engineer

Relativity Space, Long Beach, California, us, 90899

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At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs... Join us.

About the Team: The Additive Technology team operates at the frontier of research and development... high-impact work that sets the foundation for the future of additive manufacturing.

About the Role: The Robotics Team at Relativity Space is responsible for building and refining the hardware that powers our autonomous systems... bring your software expertise to revolutionize the way robotics cooperate and additively manufacture here on earth and off planet.

Developing advanced methods for generating, evaluating, and ultimately printing complex novel geometries

Developing custom software tools and algorithms for producing complex tool paths and valid multi-axis robot motion

Working closely with simulation engineers and weld engineers to improve workflows between design CAD, distortion compensation, and printed metal results

Contribute to occasional feasibility assessments to provide feedback and analysis on proposed new geometries from external partners or customers

About You:

BS in Computer Science, Architecture, Computational Design, or relevant field

5+ years of experience developing tools for generating computational geometry

Demonstrated experience in using scripting language to extend functionality of 3D software package (Python, C#, C++)

Highly proficient in Rhino 3D & Grasshopper

Understanding of CNC machine fundamentals and/or multi-axis robotic arms (KUKA preferred)

Able to clearly articulate and communicate ideas, issues, and proposals effectively to a broad audience

Experience with version control systems and collaborative development environments

Nice to haves but not required:

MS in either Computer Science, Architecture, Computational Design, or 5+ years equivalent experience

Direct experience with Autodesk PowerMill or similar motion machine control software

Experience with path optimization for robotic manipulators

Experience with 3D printing and/or WAAM process

Experience programming motion for industrial robot arms

At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.

Hiring Range: $157,000 — $200,000 USD

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr