Solar Power Systems Engineer

2 days ago


Oakland, California, United States Planted Solar Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Robotics and Automation Specialist to join our team at Planted Solar. As a key member of the Robotics team, you will play a critical role in the development and enhancement of our robotic systems.

About the Company

Planted Solar is creating new technology to overhaul how the solar industry develops and builds solar power resources. Our goal is to build 3 terawatts of new solar capacity every year for the next 25 years.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development with hands-on experience in designing and developing graphical user interfaces (GUIs) using Qt for Human-Machine Interaction (HMI) with industrial robots. Proficiency in C++, Python, Bash, and ROS2 is also required.

Job Description

You will be responsible for commissioning and integrating new robot compute hardware and software into the existing robot fleet. Additionally, you will maintain and update robot fleet configurations to ensure optimal performance and efficiency.

Responsibilities
  • Commission and integrate new robot compute hardware and software into the existing robot fleet
  • Maintain and update robot fleet configurations to ensure optimal performance and efficiency
  • Design and develop user-friendly GUIs using Qt for HMI with industrial robots
Requirements
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in software development with a hands-on approach
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and teamwork abilities
  • Experience designing and developing Qt GUIs for HMIs
  • Strong programming skills in C++ and Python
  • Proficiency with Linux and Bash scripting
What We Offer
  • $160,000 - $190,000 annual salary, plus stock options and benefits
  • 11 paid company holidays and flexible PTO
  • Company-paid in-office lunches
  • Stock options
  • Medical, vision, dental, and other benefits
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • 401(k)


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