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Lead Robotics Engineer

2 months ago

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Company Overview

Cosmic Robotics is at the forefront of innovation in the robotics sector, focusing on the creation of autonomous construction technologies aimed at expediting the global shift towards renewable infrastructure and expanding human presence beyond our planet. Our flagship project, Cosmic-1, is a groundbreaking autonomous outdoor construction robot designed to navigate solar construction sites and install solar panels at unprecedented speeds, significantly contributing to the ambitious renewable energy targets set for the United States.

About the Role

We are looking for founding engineers to collaborate with a team of seasoned professionals from leading aerospace and technology companies in developing the most sophisticated outdoor robots and revolutionizing the construction industry.

The ideal candidate will possess a proactive mindset, thrive in uncertain environments, and be equally comfortable in office and field settings, all while being passionate about shaping the future of humanity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of a subsystem of the Cosmic-1 robot, which may include:
    • Drive-base (navigation, localization, mapping, planning, control)
    • Manipulator (path planning, pose estimation, feedback control)
    • Compute (prioritization, optimization, planning, UI/UX)
  • Manage the entire lifecycle of the subsystem, including:
    • Developing, deploying, and testing robotics software
    • Defining the technical direction for the subsystem
    • Collaborating with hardware engineers to create seamless integrated solutions
    • Working closely with co-founders to establish milestones, manage resources, and outline product and technical roadmaps
  • Travel to various sites for robot deployment
  • Recruit and cultivate a high-caliber engineering team

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
  • Minimum of 3 years of professional engineering experience
  • Deep understanding of robotics principles, including:
    • Perception for navigation and manipulation
    • Kinematics and motion control for 6DoF manipulators
    • Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM)
    • Camera-based pose estimation of known objects
  • Proficient in C++, Python, and Linux development environments
  • Basic knowledge of electronics, communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, etc.), motors, mechanisms, machine learning, and related robotics concepts
  • Experience with hardware products
  • Exceptional communication and project management skills
  • Strong commitment to meeting ambitious deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional experience in robotics
  • Familiarity with ROS 2 and related packages (Nav2, Moveit)
  • Experience simulating robots in environments like Gazebo or Isaac Sim
  • Experience with NVIDIA hardware and Isaac ROS packages
  • Experience in cross-functional team settings