Principal Robotics Controls Lead

Fruition Group US; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Fruition Group US is seeking a Principal Robotics Controls Lead to own the development of next‑generation robotic control systems for industrial automation. This senior role blends hands-on engineering, controls architecture and team leadership to deliver reliable, high‑performance robotic systems in production environments.

You will drive advanced algorithms, integrate sensors and hardware, and mentor engineers while shaping the robotics roadmap for cross‑functional product teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of robotics, controls engineering or autonomous systems experience.
• Strong expertise in robotics control theory, motion control and manipulation.
• Advanced C++ and Python programming skills.
• Experience with real-time systems, ROS/ROS2 and hardware integration.
• Knowledge of MPC, impedance control and trajectory optimization.
• Proven technical leadership delivering complex robotic systems into production.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of advanced robotic control systems.
• Drive expertise across motion planning, kinematics, dynamics and trajectory optimization.
• Develop real-time control algorithms for robotic manipulation and precision automation.
• Integrate robotics software with sensors, actuators and hardware platforms.
• Collaborate across perception, autonomy and mechanical engineering teams.
• Establish technical standards, mentor engineers and influence the robotics roadmap.

Skills

robotics control theory

motion planning

real-time systems

C++

Python

ROS/ROS2

technical leadership

Tools

ROS/ROS2

Job description

An opportunity to take technical ownership of sophisticated robotic control systems, shaping the future of industrial automation and intelligent manufacturing. An exciting opportunity to shape the future of industrial robotics and intelligent manufacturing, with significant technical ownership and influence.

I'm partnering with an innovative robotics company developing advanced automation solutions for industrial manufacturing environments. They are looking for a Principal Robotics Controls Lead to own and drive the development of next-generation robotic control systems. This is a senior technical leadership opportunity combining hands-on engineering, controls architecture and team leadership, with a focus on delivering reliable, high-performance robotic systems into real-world production environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of advanced robotic control systems.
• Drive expertise across motion planning, kinematics, dynamics and trajectory optimization.
• Develop real-time control algorithms for robotic manipulation and precision automation.
• Integrate robotics software with sensors, actuators and hardware platforms.
• Collaborate across perception, autonomy and mechanical engineering teams.
• Establish technical standards, mentor engineers and influence the robotics roadmap.

Experience Required

• 10+ years' experience in robotics, controls engineering or autonomous systems.
• Strong expertise in robotics control theory, motion control and manipulation.
• Advanced C++ and Python programming skills.
• Experience with real-time systems, ROS/ROS2 and hardware integration.
• Knowledge of MPC, impedance control and trajectory optimization.
• Proven technical leadership delivering complex robotic systems into production.