Robotics Software Engineer

20 Jan 2025

Vacancy expired!

We are working robotic application for terrestrial and space environment that push the state-of-the-art robotic technology and help shape the habitation and logistics on Moon and Mars. Our goal is to collaborate with our partners at NASA to provide reliable, flexible, and innovative solutions for dexterous manipulation in complex scenarios with multiple distinct robotic platforms.In this position you will be involved with the development, integration and testing of manipulation, safety, and control algorithms in space and terrestrial applications on several distinct robotics platforms. Products will include custom software for NASA robotics applications with focus on the development of robotic manipulation capabilities on dynamic dexterous testbeds. Required:

  • Demonstrated mastery in developing robotics applications using C and Python in a Linux OS.
  • Proficiency developing applications using ROS.
  • Excellence in understanding software system design.
  • Bachelor or advanced degree (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Computer Science or other robotics-related field.
  • Must be comfortable working in a high-pace, small-team environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desired:
  • Graduate level research experience with robotics and/or computer science in the areas of motion planning, perception, and/or image processing.
  • Experience working in a modern software development environment including use of continuous integration and unit testing
  • Experience with ROS2
  • Experience integrating and testing on physical robotics platforms
  • Experience with EtherCAT or other communication fieldbuses.
  • Experience remote or network latency-laden software systems.
Applicable experience:
  • ROS Moveit interface experience
  • ROS2 control
Citizenship or lawful permanent resident required due to federal position.

About METECS:We are a high-performance team providing advanced engineering, software, and analysis solutions for human space flight and terrestrial applications. We develop and integrate custom software for NASA and other government and commercial customers utilizing a wide variety of in-house, commercial, and open-source technologies. Our specialties include robotics automation, embedded systems, hardware/software integration, multibody dynamics simulations, immersive computer graphics, XR systems and advanced web-based tools.Perks: Flex hours, casual dress, get to make history.METECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

  • ID: #48696021
  • State: Texas Houston 77058 Houston USA
  • City: Houston
  • Salary: Depends on Experience
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Showed: 2023-01-20
  • Deadline: 2023-03-04
  • Category: Et cetera