Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional engineering teams to develop new operations, processes, algorithms, and methodologies
• Architect, implement, and test real-time software for teleoperation and telepresence
• Setting up, piloting, and troubleshooting while on deployments (local or remote)
• Participate and contribute in discussions about safety, risk analysis, feasibility, mitigation and implementation of analogous teleoperation and potential migration to higher control regimes for the robot
• Take ownership of tasks which range from concept to actual hands-on implementation
• Trying new, non-conventional methods for experimenting and scrutinizing existing methods used to ensure results and assumptions are valid
• Communicate effectively to defend and discuss results, methods, algorithms, and plans
• Keep your knowledge updated in the state of the art (not only the state of the praxis)
• Solve telerobotics-specific research and engineering problems as they arise

What We Are Looking For

• The successful candidate will be a proponent of individual personal responsibility for themselves and their teammates: Sanctuary is an equal opportunity employer that does not favour one group (race, gender, etc) over another for any reason
• Above all else, you have a consistently positive attitude and a willingness to do whatever it takes to create robust solutions to complex problems
• Taking on a global-scale challenge that could create fundamental change appeals to you
• You have excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) and enjoy working as a part of a multidisciplinary team
• You have a track record of technical excellence and successful projects under minimal supervision
• You are organized, learn quickly, attend to detail, and are excited by challenges
• You are open to learning skills outside of your expertise
• You have worked in R&D environments and you love it
• Systematic and holistic approach to implementing improvements and/or troubleshooting issues

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in C/C++, Bash Scripting, and Python
• Masters or PhD in Robotics or Mechatronic Systems-related field (Computing Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering)
• Knowledge of Teleoperation systems under time delay (extra points for force feedback, haptics, and telepresence)
• Some experience with Model-based control, preferably with MATLAB/Simulink, and in particular with code generation
• Solid knowledge and understanding of real-time systems for control and telemetry, in particular with mission critical and safety systems (with a human in the loop)
• Familiarity with EtherCAT-based systems
• Maker skill-set (ability and willingness to use different lab equipment and tools to produce things whenever required)
• Experience with motion capture systems for VR/AR
• Some experience desirable (not required) with ROS2 and DDS