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Lead Robotics Engineer

Cosmic Robotics
Santa Clara, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2025

Founding Engineer - Robotics

Location : San Francisco, CA (full time, in-person)

Company Overview

Join us in addressing one of the most pressing challenges of our time : revolutionizing infrastructure to build faster, safer, and more efficiently for the demands of humanity on Earth and beyond.

Our mission is to transform the construction of critical infrastructure on Earth while pioneering innovative technologies that empower humanity to construct more ambitiously than ever. We are starting with Cosmic-1, a groundbreaking system that installs solar panels at a speed 10 times faster than today's methods, facilitating a shift to a clean energy future while paving the way for autonomous construction.

The Role

As a Founding Engineer, you will lead the development of a critical Cosmic-1 subsystem from concept through to deployment, playing an essential role in defining the future of autonomous construction.

This is your chance to :

  • Engage with significant, challenging problems that will shape the future of infrastructure and energy.
  • Collaborate with an exceptional team hailing from companies like NASA, SpaceX, Autodesk, Google X, and Built Robotics.
  • Accelerate your learning, growth, and leadership within a rapidly expanding company.

Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of the development for a Cosmic-1 subsystem, including :
  • Vehicle : Navigation, localization, SLAM, controls
  • Perception : Pose estimation, obstacle detection
  • Systems : Distributed systems, infrastructure, optimization, safety
  • Design, build, test, and deploy robotics behaviors both in our facility and at customer sites.
  • Collaborate closely with hardware teams to create robust, integrated solutions.
  • Establish milestones, plan roadmaps, and deliver on ambitious timelines.
  • Recruit, mentor, and build a world-class engineering organization.
  • Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years of professional engineering experience.
  • Proficiency in C , Python, and Linux development.
  • Strong foundation in software architecture, planning, and execution.
  • Excellent communication and project management skills.
  • A knack for thriving in fast-paced environments and overcoming challenges to meet deadlines.
  • Bonus Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in robotics or a related field.
  • 5 years of professional engineering experience specifically in robotics.
  • Experience with ROS 2 and its associated packages (Nav2, MoveIt).
  • Familiarity with robotics simulation tools (e.g., Gazebo, Isaac Sim).
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