Robotics Software Engineer

In this position you will be involved with the development, integration and testing of manipulation, safety and control algorithms. Products will include custom software for NASA robotics applications with focus on the development of robotic arm manipulation capabilities in a dynamic dexterous testbed.

Required

• Demonstrated proficiency developing robotics applications using C++ and Python in a Linux OS
• Proficiency developing applications using ROS
• Experience developing GUIs
• Must be comfortable working in a small-team environment
• Bachelor or advanced degree (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Computer Science or other robotics-related field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desired

• Graduate level research experience in robotics and/or computer science
• Experience working in a modern software development environment including use of continuous integration and unit testing
• Experience integrating and testing on physical robotics platforms
• Experience with EtherCAT communication fieldbus
• Experience with basic Electrical Engineering circuit design concepts

Applicable experience

• ROS Moveit interface experience
• User Interface Design experience
• Real-time control systems

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.