Graduate Robotics Engineer

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.

Location: London (on‑site)

This position is for a candidate who has the right to work in the UK.

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
• 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

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