Founding Robotics Engineer

Founding Engineer - RoboticsLocation: San Francisco, CA (full time, in-person)Company OverviewWe are tackling one of the most critical challenges of our time: building infrastructure faster, safer, and more efficiently to meet the demands of humanity on Earth - and beyond.Our mission is to accelerate the construction of critical infrastructure on Earth while pioneering technologies to enable humanity to build more ambitiously than ever. Starting with Cosmic-1 - a system that installs solar panels 10x faster than today's methods, helping us transition to a clean energy future and laying the groundwork for the future of autonomous construction.The RoleAs a Founding Engineer, you will own a critical Cosmic-1 subsystem and lead development from concept to deployment. As a core member of the team, you will help define the era of autonomous construction.This is an opportunity to:Work on hard, meaningful problems that impact the future of infrastructure and energy.Collaborate with a world-class team from NASA, SpaceX, Autodesk, Google X, Built Robotics, and others.Rapidly learn, grow, and lead within a quickly scaling companyResponsibilitiesOwn the development of a Cosmic-1 subsystem such as: Vehicle: Navigation, localization, SLAM, controls Perception: Pose estimation, obstacle detection Systems: Distributed systems, infrastructure, optimization, safetyDesign, build, test, and deploy robotics behaviors in our facility and customer sites in the fieldWork closely with hardware to develop robust, integrated solutionsSet milestones, plan roadmaps, and deliver on ambitious timelinesRecruit, mentor, and build a world-class engineering organizationRequirements3+ years of professional engineering experienceProficiency in C++, Python, Linux developmentStrong fundamentals in software architecture, planning, and executionExcellent communication and project management skillsThrive in fast-paced environments and push boundaries to meet deadlinesBonusAdvanced degree in robotics or a related field5+ years of professional engineering experience in roboticsExperience developing with ROS 2 and associated packages (Nav2, MoveIt)Experience in robotics simulation packages (e.g., Gazebo, Isaac Sim)

Created: 2025-01-15