Aerospace Robotic Systems Design Engineer
Aerospace company is seeking a Robotic Systems Design Engineer to support Engineering team. This position will support an existing team to provide in-space transportation services. Must Have Spaceflight Experience Major areas of responsibility: • Research and create algorithms for rendezvous and robotic operations in space • Design systems architecture for robotic systems and related control systems • Perform detailed trade studies for systems architectures • Manage subcontracts for component procurements including detailed requirements definition • Define concept of RPO and robotic operations and assist in creating testing and assembly procedures • Maintain knowledgebase of relevant technology in the robotics and space industry • Support the writing of proposals by providing technical content and review • Work closely with other teams to support design trades where performance of robotic systems is critical Qualifications: • BS and/or MS in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent and 2-6 years relevant work experience • Alternatively: PhD in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Optimal Control Theory, or equivalent • Experience with implementing optimal control theory in robotic systems • Experience with designing robotic/autonomous systems architectures • Preferred: Experience with space operations or orbital simulation • Preferred: Experience with a variety of programming languages (preferred one of more of: Python, Matlab, Fortran, and C++) JOB TYPE: FULL-TIME This is a full-time position in Santa Clara, California. This position requires access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, and services. U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3) is required.