Staff Platform Engineer, Relativity Space

• You have experience in writing Linux software at all levels, real-time operating systems, industrial robotics, planning and decision making for autonomous systems, simulation and visualizations, and are comfortable creating tools and algorithms to process positional, sensor and motion data to ensure the robotic print cell is able to achieve highly repeatable and accurate motion throughout a print profile while responding to dynamic input
• Education: BS or MS in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Experience incorporating various sensors (e.g., lidar, cameras, IMUs) into systems, optimizing for accuracy and reliability
• 8+ years experience developing large-scale projects in C/C++ and/or Rust for long lifecycle products
• Demonstrated ability to configure build system to generate builds for multiple target hardware platforms and testing harnesses
• Knowledge of kinematics, dynamics, and control algorithms for precise robot motion planning and execution
• Experience with EtherCAT and other industrial protocols: Familiarity with industrial communication standards and their application in high-performance robotic systems

Desirable

• The Robotics Software Engineering Team is building out a novel type of cooperative robotic platform that utilizes our large-scale additive manufacturing systems
• This platform will pave the way for the continuous invention of new capabilities
• We prioritize performance, simplicity, simulation/testing, and reusability, building cohesive interfaces with every piece of equipment we use
• Our team provides a system with which custom robots and additive systems can be built and integrated seamlessly
• As a Staff Platform Engineer (Core) you will be responsible for the development of a flexible and safe robotics operating platform, focusing on the low-level execution environment, messaging and communications, integration with robots and equipment, and providing interfaces to further develop applications and integrations that leverage the core platform

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Additional stipend for employee wellness
• 401(k)
• Equity
• 11 company holidays & generous PTO
• Monthly lunches, game nights, holiday celebrations, and offsite events
• Generous parental leave and provide a $10,000 stipend for fertility, adoption, and other family-building benefits
• $2,000 annual learning stipend
• Constant training opportunities, company Lunch and Learns, and access to industry conferences

Total funding: $1.4bn

Relativity Space has set out to build humanity’s multiplanetary future with its innovative 3D printed rockets. The company is at the forefront of software-defined manufacturing, combining 3D printing, AI, and autonomous robotics to create the “factory of the future.” By utilizing 3D printing, Relativity has simplified its supply chain, building rockets in less than 60 days that require 100x fewer parts.