What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Robotics and Controls Engineer position at Planted Solar?
First, the good news : The world now has over 1.7 terawatts of cumulative solar capacity and solar PV is the lowest-cost source of energy generation worldwide.
The challenge : The world must build 3 terawatts of new solar capacity every year for the next 25 years.
Planted is creating new technology to overhaul how the industry develops and builds solar power resources. And we need help. We're expanding our team of ambitious, curious, and hands-on engineers and operators. Come own large parts of product, company, or business development and help power the world with 100% clean energy.
About The Role
As a core part of the R D team, you will develop control algorithms, integrate embedded systems, and implement real-time robotic software. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a cross-functional engineering team with a highly talented group of engineers from varied backgrounds. You will own projects from ideation through implementation, ensuring our robotic systems operate efficiently and reliably in challenging field environments.
The salary range for this full-time position is $125,000 - $175,000 plus stock and benefits. Pay within the range is based on candidate experience, job-specific skills, education, and work location. The target experience for the position is 5-10 years.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement real-time control algorithms for robotic actuation and vehicle locomotion.
- Write software for real-time applications such for safety, vehicle control, and vehicle sequencing
- Assess new controllers, sensors, and actuators for integration into our hardware suite.
- Develop and refine robot calibration, system identification, and verification processes.
- Work with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to refine system architecture and requirements
- Contribute to the development of innovative features and improvements for our robotic systems. .
Qualifications
Bonus Qualifications
What We Offer
This will be a great fit if :
Salary : $125,000 - $175,000
