Gait Control Engineer — Wearable Robotics (Equity)

Shift Robotics; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity participation

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible vacation policy

Paid holidays

Job summary

Shift Robotics is seeking a Gait Control Engineer in Austin, Texas, to lead the development of locomotion control algorithms for innovative robotic footwear. The role involves designing and implementing algorithms for safe and intuitive human-machine interaction and requires collaboration with mechanical, electrical, and firmware teams.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in control systems, human locomotion, and embedded algorithm implementation with advanced degrees in Robotics or Engineering.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience developing control algorithms for wearable robotics.
• Experience in real-time control implementation for embedded systems.
• Strong understanding of multibody dynamics and human locomotion.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement gait control algorithms for robotic systems.
• Develop real-time estimation algorithms and sensor fusion pipelines.
• Collaborate with engineers for actuator selection and system integration.

Skills

Control systems

State estimation

Sensor fusion

Embedded systems

C/C++ programming

Python

MATLAB

Education

MS or PhD in Robotics or related field

Tools

MuJoCo

Simulink

Job description

Shift Robotics is seeking a Gait Control Engineer in Austin, Texas, to lead the development of locomotion control algorithms for innovative robotic footwear. The role involves designing and implementing algorithms for safe and intuitive human-machine interaction and requires collaboration with mechanical, electrical, and firmware teams.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in control systems, human locomotion, and embedded algorithm implementation with advanced degrees in Robotics or Engineering.