Industrial Robotics Motion Planning & Controls Engineer

Maven Robotics, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Maven Robotics is seeking a Motion Planning & Controls Engineer to develop software that enables precise, efficient, and reliable robot motion. You will work on optimization-based planning and control algorithms across a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced startup environment.

The role requires strong Python and C++ skills, experience with MPC and robotics systems, and a passion for building reliable autonomous solutions for industrial settings.

Qualifications

• MS/PhD in engineering, math or CS.
• Experience with optimization-based motion planning and MPC.
• Strong Python and C++ programming skills.
• Experience with multi-DOF electromechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for motion planning and control of robots.
• Design and implement planning/control algorithms for precise, safe motion.
• Collaborate across mechanical, electrical, software, and systems teams.
• Interface with perception, simulation, and platform software.
• Continuously test, measure, and improve motion quality.

Skills

Python

C++

Motion planning

Control theory

Optimization

Robot systems

Problem solving

Education

MS/PhD in engineering

Tools

Model Predictive Control

Robot simulation frameworks

Job description

Maven Robotics is seeking a Motion Planning & Controls Engineer to develop software that enables precise, efficient, and reliable robot motion. You will work on optimization-based planning and control algorithms across a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced startup environment.

The role requires strong Python and C++ skills, experience with MPC and robotics systems, and a passion for building reliable autonomous solutions for industrial settings.