Actuator Modeling Lead for Robotic Systems

Rhoda AI; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cutting edge research environment

Competitive salary with benefits

Opportunity for impact in robotics

Job summary

Rhoda AI in Mountain View is looking for a Senior Actuator Modeling Engineer to develop the mathematical foundations for actuator design within our robotics team. You will create advanced models and simulations to guide motor and actuator performance through rigorous data-driven analysis.

The ideal candidate has experience with actuator physics and proficiency in software tools like MATLAB and Python. A bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required, along with a collaborative mindset to drive engineering decisions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of developing physics-based models for electromechanical systems.
• Strong grasp of gear mechanics and heat transfer.
• Experience with statistical analysis and formal optimization methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain 1D actuator models for performance prediction.
• Synthesize customer use cases into duty cycles.
• Build optimization models that inform design changes.

Skills

Electromechanical actuator physics

1D system modeling

Statistical analysis

Optimization skills

MATLAB/Simulink proficiency

Python programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Advanced degree

Tools

MATLAB

Python (NumPy, SciPy, pandas)

Simcenter Amesim

Job description

Rhoda AI in Mountain View is looking for a Senior Actuator Modeling Engineer to develop the mathematical foundations for actuator design within our robotics team. You will create advanced models and simulations to guide motor and actuator performance through rigorous data-driven analysis.

The ideal candidate has experience with actuator physics and proficiency in software tools like MATLAB and Python. A bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required, along with a collaborative mindset to drive engineering decisions.