Rover Analyst

Rover Analyst

Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is developing planetary rovers and infrastructure to explore and establish human presence on the Moon and Mars. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our team.

As a Rover Analyst, you will work with our Mechanical, Guidance, Navigation, and Control, Simulation, and Test teams to develop planetary rovers and related systems. You will be responsible for providing a broad range of analyses related to rover design, development, and operation.

Key Responsibilities

Modeling : Using physics, math, and computational methods to represent rover elements, such as terrain interactions, actuation, and body motion during traverses

Environmental characterization : Evaluation of planetary environments for rover engineering.

Path planning : Rover drive path design and optimization, based on mobility, energy, thermal, and communication considerations.

Rover simulation & test analysis : Evaluation of simulation or test results to provide insights or data for other engineers to use in rover development or operations.

Tool development : Creation of user-friendly software tools for other engineers to utilize rover-related performance models (e.g., robotic arm reachability, line-of-sight analysis between assets on Earth and other planetary bodies).

What's Prepared You :

Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics

Strong base in mathematics and physics

5+ years of experience in a Space-related analyst role

Proficiency with MATLAB

Ownership of task execution

Aptitude for managing priorities and operating in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work in a collaborative team environment with engineers, technicians, and leadership

Beneficial skills :

Proficiency in Python and C++ or close equivalents

Master's degree in engineering or physics

Expertise in applied physics as it relates to rover analysis

Background in rover mobility analysis

Ability to mentor and develop more junior mechanical engineers to build an effective design team

What We Offer :

Collaborate with a team of top-tier engineers pioneering planetary surface exploration.

Ownership opportunities in the company.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

401(k) plan with matching contributions.

Flexible time off and parental leave.

On-site snacks, beverages, and bi-weekly lunches.

A flexible and dynamic work environment.

About Astrolab

Having a strong, inclusive, and inspired team is essential to accomplishing our bold mission. Employees are our biggest asset, and we are deeply committed to them and our values. At Astrolab we

Demonstrate and inspire trust. Interactions are direct, honest, and respectful. We are fair and transparent with what we do and why.

Thrive in balance. Balance gives us perspective and keeps us motivated and inspired. We commit to rewarding work and a fulfilling personal life.

Seek diverse perspectives. We ask questions, engage in productive debate and offer alternatives to ensure our solutions and products are robust and a reflection of our collective best.

Move with purpose. Quality and reliability are accomplished through efficient ideation and iteration. We act with a sense of urgency and deliver what we promise, always with the big picture in mind.

Make an impact. We intentionally move our community and industry into the future through our work, practices, and actions.