Senior Robotics Kinematics Engineer
Relativity Space - Long Beach, CA
Hiring: Senior Robotics Kinematics Engineer Company: Relativity Space Location: Long Beach, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 11:00:41 Target Skills & Keywords : C++, Linux, Python, R, Systems Engineering About the job Experience: •5+ years of experience developing kinematics algorithms for both underactuated and redundant robotic systems. Required Skills: •Develop advanced kinematics algorithms for robotic systems (6+ DoF), including forward/inverse kinematics and redundancy resolution, optimized for real-time performance. •Own and maintain the kinematics library shared across multiple robotics software products. •Develop and maintain calibration tools and methodologies supporting a wide range of robot calibration workflows. •Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for robot kinematics, motion modeling, and multi-axis synchronization. Qualifications: •BS required; MS preferred in Robotics Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. •Strong expertise in robot kinematic modeling and calibration methodologies using industrial metrology and localization hardware •High proficiency in C++, Linux, and modern software engineering practices; comfortable developing in Python. •PhD in Robotics, Control Systems, or a related technical field. Compensation: •$146,000 - $218,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!