Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS™) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector.
Purpose of Job:
We are seeking a talented and motivated Software Developer Intern to join our Robotic Motion Planning team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced automation and software engineers to develop and implement innovative algorithms for motion planning in robotic systems. As a key member of our team, you will contribute to the design, development, and testing of software solutions aimed at enhancing the efficiency and reliability of robotic motion planning algorithms. This involves symbolic planning, robot kinematics, collision detection, and optimization methods.
Essential Job Functions and Performance Standards:
Responsibilities
•Develop and maintain software development best practices to ensure high-quality code, efficient testing, and timely releases.
•Collaborate with other teams to ensure that our software integrates seamlessly with other software products.
•Collaborate with senior engineers to understand project requirements and contribute to the development of software solutions for robotic motion planning.
•Design, implement, and optimize algorithms within our motion planning framework, leveraging your programming skills and understanding of robotics principles.
•Assist in the integration and testing of software components to ensure robustness and performance in real-world scenarios.
•Document your work, including code, algorithms, user manuals, and procedures, to support knowledge sharing and future development efforts.
•Stay updated on advancements in robotic motion planning algorithms and technologies, and contribute fresh ideas and insights to the team.
Requirements:
Education:
Ongoing B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, ML / AI, or similar fields
Experience:
Skills:
Minimum:
•Proficient in programming languages such as C, C++, and Python.
•Familiarity with data-structures and algorithms.
•Fundamental understanding of industrial robotics.
•Familiarity with search algorithms, optimization methods, and AI planning (linear programming, satisfiability, constraint satisfaction)
•Experience with open source or commercial robotic planning and manipulation software packages such as MoveIt and ROS.
•Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
•Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers & owners, engineers, and internal customers.
Preferred:
•Proficient in programming languages and frameworks such as C#, Typescript, and Angular
•Hands-on experience with Classical AI planning technologies such as Z3, Google OR-Tools, Coin-OR, CPLEX.
•Projects or publications in the area of task or motion planning
•Experience in QA testing is a plus
What You’ll Get :
Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you’re truly valued for your contributions.
Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
Investment in Growth: We’re committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
Inclusive and Collaborative Environment: Join our inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we’re disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, embracing diversity, and fostering innovation to reduce our footprint by integrating people and technology.
Divergent is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Our positions adhere to all statutory and regulatory requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Disclosures:
In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected. Divergent Technologies, Inc , Inc is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Our positions adhere to all statutory and regulatory requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
E-Verify: Right to Work
Our company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.
Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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