Robotics Controls Engineer: Shape Future of Home Robots

Sunday Inc.; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading robotics company in Redwood City is looking for a Robotics Controls Engineer to design and implement control software for their robots. The role involves developing algorithms for precise motion and collaborating with both machine learning and hardware teams. Candidates should have a strong understanding of control theory, experience in robotics hardware, and proficiency in Python or C++. The company values diversity and welcomes candidates who may not meet every single qualification.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of rigid body kinematics, dynamics, and spatial math.
• Strong mathematical background in linear and nonlinear systems and control theory.
• Hands-on experience developing and testing control systems on robotics hardware.

Responsibilities

• Develop whole-body control algorithms for mobile manipulators.
• Implement real-time feedback control systems for edge compute hardware.
• Perform system identification tests and calibrate robot hardware.

Skills

Rigid body kinematics

Control theory

Mobile manipulation

Python

C++

Education

MS or PhD in robotics or control theory

Tools

Pinocchio

Mujoco

Isaac

Job description

A leading robotics company in Redwood City is looking for a Robotics Controls Engineer to design and implement control software for their robots. The role involves developing algorithms for precise motion and collaborating with both machine learning and hardware teams. Candidates should have a strong understanding of control theory, experience in robotics hardware, and proficiency in Python or C++. The company values diversity and welcomes candidates who may not meet every single qualification.