Graduate Robotics Engineer

A graduate robotics engineering role at Lúnasa focused on developing and testing robotic systems for satellite servicing in space.

About Lúnasa:

Lúnasa is a UK-based NewSpace company (acquired by Infinite Orbits) building advanced and autonomous systems and satellites for in-orbit satellite services. Our mission is to provide geostationary operators with all the in-orbit services they need, from the inspection of their assets to the extension of their lifespan and the management of the end-of-life phase.

The company has received multiple contracts from the UK Space Agency and ESA to build and deploy AI-based satellite rendezvous proximity operations (RPO) technology and is set to demonstrate the innovation in space by 2027.

Job Summary:
Lúnasa is looking for a Graduate Robotics Engineer to join our team and help develop precise and adaptive robotic systems. We own an in-house robotic dark room test facility with state-of-the-art technologies, which is used to test in orbit satellite servicing mission scenarios. If you have hands-on experience with robotic arms, we want to hear from you!.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Develop, test, and deploy motion planning and control algorithms using ROS and MoveIt

• Integrate and operate collaborative robotic arms (UR16e, UR30, etc.) for space-related applications

• Perform reference frame transformations, calibration, and kinematic modeling

• Collaborate with software and hardware teams to ensure smooth integration and real-time performance

• Debug robotic issues, from joint-space motion to Cartesian trajectory planning

Essential Skills:

• Strong hands-on experience with Universal Robots or similar industrial/collaborative arms

• Proficiency with ROS and MoveIt

• Solid grasp of linear algebra, quaternions, and transforms

• Strong coding skills in Python

• Experience with Gazebo, RViz, or other simulation tools