About the Team: The additive technology team leads research and development of Relativity's Stargate 3D-printing platform and factory operating system to produce large-scale metal structures for the industrial base. The team works with robotics engineers, data scientists, systems engineers, and welders to advance Relativity's innovative tech stack, which leverages autonomy, advanced simulation, machine learning, and robotics. Working at the intersection of hardware and software, the team is creating a unified platform that can perform additive manufacturing, in-situ monitoring, NDE, and subtraction capabilities in a single print cell. Progressing in parallel to Terran R development, Relativity's breakthroughs in large-scale additive manufacturing have the potential to revolutionize the defense industrial base. About the Role: As a Senior Robotics Engineer, you will lead the development, integration, and optimization of automation systems for our cooperative robotics platform. You will focus on designing and implementing robotic control systems, programming PLCs, and developing real-time systems to enhance operational efficiency and precision. Your expertise will drive the advancement of our automation capabilities, creating solutions for industrial automation. About You: * Education: BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field, or be self-taught with decade(s) of hands-on experience * Experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing control systems for robotic applications * Familiarity with protocols such as EtherCAT, CANbus, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, and safety protocols (FSoE, profiSAFE) used in industrial automation * Demonstrated knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and principles of real-time computing for deterministic control * Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in automation systems, ensuring reliability and performance * Experience with functional safety standards in industrial automation such as ISO13849 and ISO61508, as well as performing standardized risk assessment such as described in ISO12100 Nice to haves but not required: * Experience with advanced motion control techniques, such as trajectory planning, servo control, and kinematics * Knowledge of computer vision techniques for enhancing automation capabilities, including object detection and tracking * Experience with programming and integrating industrial robots used for material handling and logistics * Demonstrated experience staying updated with the latest advancements in automation and robotics technologies and willingness to explore and experiment with new tools and methodologies to enhance system capabilities