About Epirus
Epirus is a high-growth technology company dedicated to overcoming the asymmetric challenges inherent to the future of national security. Epirus' flagship product, Leonidas, is a software-defined system built using intelligent power management techniques which allow power-hungry systems to do more with less.
Job Summary: This is an exciting role in a growing company. The ideal candidate for the position is someone who has experience designing, building, and testing heavy lift electromechanical systems such as weapons positioners, construction or manufacturing equipment, and robotics. In this role, you will work closely with a talented engineering team to analyze and design cutting-edge positioner assemblies to steer our high-power microwave systems.
*This is a 6- months contract position*
Responsibilities:
- Own key performance parameters and system requirements for a positioner system, including derivation through modeling and analysis
- Work closely with other engineers to ensure mechanical, electrical, and kinematics designs meet requirements and optimize systems integration
- Lead the component selection and integration of various motion control system elements including motors, actuators, encoders, sensors, drive controllers, control computers, and safety interlocks
- Validate and troubleshoot the motion control system through data logging and analysis
- Hold design reviews and presentations with peers and act as an expert reviewer
Basic Qualifications:
- BS degree in Mechanical, Controls, Electrical, Software, or similar engineering field.
- 8+ years of experience in positioner or relevant actuation system design
- Expert level comfort with control requirements, design, and verification
- Experience with multiple gimbal product lifecycles from design concept through build and test
- Experience with linear actuator and/or servo motor driven heavy lift systems (lifting and rotating >5000lbs)
- Experience tuning PID control algorithms
- Experience implementing industrial/military safety standards into motion control systems such as STO, single-fault tolerance, safety-rated components, etc.
- Ability to understand electrical schematics and control panel diagrams
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Experience configuring and integrating motor controllers/motor drive unit
- Experience with one or more industrial communication protocols including CANopen, J1939, Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, Profinet, etc
- Proficiency in C / C++ / Rust and Python
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Collaborative; capable of working across all levels of the organization
- Organized; comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
At Epirus, you’ll work with technical peers and great people—and get first crack at some of the defining technology challenges of our time. Here, “impossible” is just a challenge. We're a diverse, fast-growing team of change-makers fueling the future of energy with revolutionary solutions. Join us and rewrite the rules.
As required by the Equal Pay Transparency Act, Epirus provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location.
For the state of California only, the range of starting pay for this role is:
$75—$89 USD
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What We Do
Epirus is a high-growth technology company developing solid-state, software-defined directed energy systems that enable unprecedented counter-electronics effects and power management solutions to optimize power efficiency in defense and commercial applications. With a constant emphasis on innovation, we are redefining the future of power to bring tomorrow’s capabilities to life, today.
To deliver on our mission, we are always looking for problem solvers, changemakers and innovators to join our fast-growing team. People are the most important part of Epirus – and always come first. We don’t believe in the word impossible and are always asking “why not” as work to usher in a new paradigm of power efficiency. Our fast-growing team is agile, creative, and innovative. We support a culture of constant learning and sense of belonging among our team members and know that mentorship matters. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and beyond.
Visit our website to learn more. www.epirusinc.com
Why Work With Us
We're a people-first culture that ensures every employee is heard and has the opportunity to grow. At Epirus, we're using cutting edge technology and provide the ability to work with passionate team members. We truly believe that failure is not a setback, but an opportunity. We move fast and build cool things, come join us!
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