Principal Robotic Control Systems Engineer — Rover Autonomy

Venturi Astrolab, Inc.; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership in the company

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible PTO

Home office set up reimbursement

Weekly lunch stipend

Monthly social hour with food and drinks

Job summary

Venturi Astrolab, Inc. in Hawthorne, California is seeking an experienced Principal Robotic Control Systems Engineer. The role involves developing control systems for extra-terrestrial rovers, requiring over 15 years of experience in the field.

The ideal candidate will lead the design and analysis of vehicle control systems, working with teams to ensure successful implementation. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, equity ownership, and flexible PTO.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of robotic control system development from initial concept through flight operations.
• Significant experience building, testing, and validating control system simulation and analysis tools.
• Strong proficiency with Matlab/Simulink and equivalent software.

Responsibilities

• Define control system requirements from vehicle and subsystem level.
• Lead design, analysis, development, and validation of vehicle control systems.
• Analyze and tune controller performance using test data.

Skills

Robotic control system development

Control system simulation and analysis tools

Robotic arm control

Matlab/Simulink

Cross-team coordination

Tools

Matlab control systems toolbox

Python

Job description

Venturi Astrolab, Inc. in Hawthorne, California is seeking an experienced Principal Robotic Control Systems Engineer. The role involves developing control systems for extra-terrestrial rovers, requiring over 15 years of experience in the field.

The ideal candidate will lead the design and analysis of vehicle control systems, working with teams to ensure successful implementation. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, equity ownership, and flexible PTO.