.Relativity seeks a highly talented Senior/Lead Robotic Software Engineer to join a rapidly growing space startup. This position will help build the core of our robotic 3D printing and automation capability via the development of world-class robotic hardware and software to manufacture orbital rockets. A high degree of autonomy and leadership is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with design and manufacturing teams to develop, design, and implement industrial robotic cells.
• Define, implement, diagnose, and modify programmable logic controller (PLC), distributed control system (DCS), and power distribution systems.
• Develop software tools both independently and in collaboration with other team members to aid in the control of path planning, sensor data collection, quality determination, and system operation.
• Determine requirements to design and then develop Human Machine Interfaces (HMI).
• Develop life cycle documents, control architecture, SOP and operating standards.
• Communicate and meet with vendors to procure job and application specific components with the latest technology offered for industrial automated system/robotic work cells.
• Participate in planning meetings, design/code reviews, define milestones for their respective projects, and demo results to the team.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• BS or MS in electrical, computer, or robotics engineering.
• Programming experience with multi purpose language (preferably C/C++)
• Familiarity with at least one scripting language such as python
• Familiarity with software development life cycle processes.
• Familiarity with source code control systems such as Git.
• Able to work in a fast-paced and intense startup environment.
• Ability to complete projects with ownership of end-to-end solutions and minimal oversight.
• Proven judgment in making coupled technical and business decisions balancing both big picture and execution-oriented factors.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of power distribution, PLC, DSC, and industrial control panels.
• Familiarity in debugging robotic controller/interface issues.
• Familiarity with manufacturing communication protocols such as EtherCAT.
• Experience in automation and industrial robotics.
• Strong hands-on robotic programming experience preferably with Kuka robots.
• Hands-on experience in setting up machine safety circuits.
• Experience with industrial lasers and their integration in robotic cells.
• Experience with arc welding systems.
• Ability to review part designs for automated production and provide feedback to design teams.

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a United States Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required.