Ottawa, ON, Canada

Job Type:

In-person

About the Role

Obruta is growing our team as we build the autonomy technologies required for fully-automated spacecraft pilots and we lay the foundation for a sustainable in-space economy. Obruta is seeking a passionate and driven Co-op Robotics Engineer to join our team. This is a unique opportunity for an engineering student to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, high-tech environment. You will work directly with our Robotics Lab Engineer to design, build, and operate a state-of-the-art dual-arm robotics laboratory for spacecraft autonomy.

Please apply with your resume and GitHub using the "Apply" button.

Compensation

• $20-24 per hour.

Time & Location

• Full-time.
• In-person located in Ottawa, Ontario and hybrid work arrangements available once the facility is complete.
• Must be able to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and build of a new robotics laboratory, including assembling robotic arms, setting up sensor systems, and integrating mechanical components.
• Support daily lab operations, performing routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of robotics hardware, sensors, and computing systems.
• Aid in the testing and validation of autonomous systems, helping to develop and execute test plans, and collecting and analyzing data.
• Contribute to the development of hardware and software prototypes, translating design concepts into working models under the guidance of our Robotics Lab Engineer.
• Document work and participate in knowledge-transfer sessions.
• Maintain honest and clear communication about work status, timelines, and conflicts.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a similar field.
• Hands-on experience with hardware assembly and a track record of taking ideas from concept to a working prototype. We want to see examples!
• Familiarity with common lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies.
• Basic understanding of robotics, control systems, or electronics.
• An ability to code in a language used for robotics, such as Python or MATLAB/Simulink.
• An eager attitude to build incredible software that will make spacecraft fully autonomous,  and a shared vision to drive massive growth in the off-world economy.
• Excellent communication skills—they’re essential for us all to flourish.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with 3D printing and CAD software.
• Experience with wiring and soldering electrical components.
• Basic knowledge of version control systems like Git.
• Experience in aerospace or robotics competitions (e.g., student clubs, hackathons).

We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome get in the way of meeting incredible candidates, and don’t want it to get in the way of meeting you. If you feel like you don’t meet all the requirements for this role, we encourage you to apply anyway.

About Obruta

Obruta Space Solutions was founded in 2019 with a vision of humanity reaching an interplanetary future. To achieve this, Obruta is building advanced autonomy technology and laying the foundation for a sustainable multiplanetary economy.

Today's satellites cannot be repaired, refueled, or reused. The single-use paradigm of the space economy restricts the missions we can perform and limits the market's economic potential. Obruta is changing this with our flagship product, the RPOD Kit. With a turnkey system for spacecraft rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking, satellite servicing and reusable logistics are being brought to the commercial market so that maintaining a spacecraft is as easy as maintaining your car.

If you share our vision, then we invite you to apply to join our growing team and help lay the foundation for humanity’s interplanetary future.