Mechanical Engineering
Senior Robotics Engineer
Salinas, CA
$169,000 to $215,000 a year
The employer is a space company building small-satellite platforms and ground systems.
Our Salinas office is growing, and we need a Senior Robotics Engineer who can lead technical work from day one. You will work closely with a collaborative mechanical engineering group and report to the mechanical engineering manager. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is on site at our Salinas location.
What you’ll do
- Integrate sensors, actuators and compute hardware
- Write simulation and test tools
- Develop software for robot perception, planning and control
- Work across mechanical, electrical and software teams
- Tune and validate robot performance in the lab and the field
- Mentor junior engineers and review their work
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- 5+ years of relevant professional experience
- Hands-on robotics experience
- Strong C++ or Python skills
- Experience with ROS or ROS 2
- A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery
Nice to have
- Graduate degree in robotics
- Experience with SLAM or computer vision
Compensation and benefits
The pay range for this position in Salinas, CA is $169,000 – $215,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid professional licensing and society memberships
- Paid time off plus paid company holidays
- Commuter benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance starting on day one
The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
