Senior Robotics Systems Engineer

Simplifying the Complex. Simplexity is a product development engineering firm, hired by leading technology companies to design their next generation products. In an industry of overly-complex design and production, we strive for simplicity, reducing product cost and improving reliability for our clients through our Product Development Process.

Simplexity promotes an inclusive work environment with equitable opportunities for all employees. We believe collaboration is the key to innovation as ideas are shared across multidisciplinary platforms where diverse perspectives are always welcome. Simplexity has a firm belief that when individual parts are brought together, connected, and allowed to interact, an even better system with its own properties and processes emerges.

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you would be leading and participating in the design of robotics products and systems. Specific technical responsibilities vary by project; however, it is imperative to have a command of engineering fundamentals across multiple engineering disciplines including mechanics, electronics, control systems and embedded firmware. The projects will require understanding how these principles are applied to simple, reliable design.

As a senior level role, this job will often require leadership to coordinate and specify deliverables from engineers of other disciplines.  Leadership and teamwork skills, as well as written and oral communication skills, are critical to success in this role.  
POSTION DESCRIPTION

• Lead systems level architecture development 
• Develop algorithms for motion control, both high level motion planning and low-level feedback control. 
• Program control systems, both in-product and larger industrial systems.
• Mentor junior engineers in their development work 
• Help guide project schedules and break down into schedulable detailed technical tasks 
• Develop associated tools for testing and validation of product performance 
• Develop solutions as part of a cross-discipline team (EE’s, ME’s, FW/SW and Systems Engineers) 
• Work effectively in a team setting and collaborate openly with other engineers 
• Work through the product lifecycle, including design, implementation, and verification 
• Design and execution of design acceptance criteria 
• Interface with the customers in person, in teleconferences and via written communications

• Bachelors or Masters of Science degree in Engineering or Computer Science from an accredited four-year university 
• 8+ years of applicable experience 
• Knowledge and experience designing industrial automation including integration of vision systems and industrial robots.
• Knowledge of mechanical system dynamics and feedback controls 
• Knowledge of motion system component selection including motors and sensors 
• Have a command of software engineering fundamentals and modern SW development processes 
• Experience with two or more of the following:
  • C programming on microcontrollers
  • Python
  • Matlab
  • Structured text for PLC's
• Understanding of electrical circuits 
• Ability and willingness to learn new technical skills 
• Ability to analyze and understand existing designs with an eye toward designing the minimal change set required to meet client objectives 
• Highly motivated with demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 
• Excellent organization and analytical skills combined with attention to detail. Ability to prioritize and plan effectively 
• Strong communications skills, both written and verbal.  No engineering project of substance is achieved by working alone.  
• Ethical and honest in every part of the job 

• C++ or C# 
• Understanding of PCBA design concepts 
• Experience with Atlassian tools (Confluence, JIRA, BitBucket) 
• Advanced control design 

• Base salary range: $130K - $160K 
• Excellent Healthcare plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision) fully paid for by the company for the employee; partial payment for dependents 
• 401(k) plan with company match 
• Long-term and short-term disability, AD&D and Life Insurance 
• Paid maternity/new parent leave 
• 11 Paid holidays 
• 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO) per year, increasing after 2, 5, and 9 years of service 

Job location is in San Diego, CA and requires onsite presence at Simplexity’s clients’ sites.  

No recruiters please. 

Simplexity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. 

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