Robotics Kinematics Engineer — Real-Time Motion & Calibration

Relativity; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

PTO and sick leave

Parental leave

Learning and development stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Robotics Kinematics Engineer to join the Horizon Manufacturing Technologies team. You will develop and own kinematics for our 6+ DoF robotic systems and collaborate across propulsion, manufacturing, and software functions.

The role emphasizes real-time performance, calibration workflows, and a strong software architecture mindset, with experience in ROS and industry metrology. This is a hands-on, cross-disciplinary position at Relativity Space.

Qualifications

• BS in Robotics/Engineering or related field; MS preferred.
• 5+ years of experience developing kinematics for robotic systems.
• Strong kinematic modeling and calibration knowledge with industrial metrology.
• Proficient in C++, Linux; Python experience; ROS familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced kinematics algorithms for robotic systems (6+ DoF) with real-time performance.
• Own and maintain the kinematics library across robotics software products.
• Develop and maintain calibration tools and methodologies for diverse robot workflows.
• Serve as SME for robot kinematics, motion modeling, and multi-axis synchronization.

Skills

C++

Linux

Python

Kinematics

Robotics

Software architecture

ROS

Education

BS in Robotics/Engineering

MS preferred

Tools

Leica Metrology

OptiTrack

Industrial metrology hardware

Job description

Relativity Space in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Robotics Kinematics Engineer to join the Horizon Manufacturing Technologies team. You will develop and own kinematics for our 6+ DoF robotic systems and collaborate across propulsion, manufacturing, and software functions.

The role emphasizes real-time performance, calibration workflows, and a strong software architecture mindset, with experience in ROS and industry metrology. This is a hands-on, cross-disciplinary position at Relativity Space.