Robotics Controls Engineer - Real-Time Motion & Simulation

Mind Robotics

Palo Alto (CA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Mind Robotics in Palo Alto is seeking a Controls Engineer to design advanced algorithms for robotic motion. This role involves working on control systems for real physical hardware and requires a strong foundation in control theory.

The ideal candidate holds an M.S. or Ph.D. in a related field and has hands-on experience tuning and debugging control systems. Join us to lead the next generation of robotics technology!

Qualifications

  • M.S. or Ph.D. in controls, robotics, or related field or equivalent hands-on experience.
  • Experience designing and deploying control systems on real physical hardware.
  • Strong foundation in control theory: classical and modern methods.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and tune control algorithms for joint and actuator motion.
  • Develop high-fidelity dynamic models of robot subsystems.
  • Analyze robot data to assess controller performance.

Skills

Control theory knowledge
C/C++ programming
Simulation tools proficiency
Experience with hardware
Engineering curiosity

Education

M.S. or Ph.D. in controls, robotics, or a related field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink
Python
Julia

Job description

Mind Robotics in Palo Alto is seeking a Controls Engineer to design advanced algorithms for robotic motion. This role involves working on control systems for real physical hardware and requires a strong foundation in control theory.

The ideal candidate holds an M.S. or Ph.D. in a related field and has hands-on experience tuning and debugging control systems. Join us to lead the next generation of robotics technology!

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