Senior Locomotion Control Engineer - Robotic Mobility Lead

Faraday Future; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) options

Casual dress code

Culturally diverse work environment

Job summary

Faraday Future in El Segundo, California is seeking a Senior Locomotion Control Engineer to lead the design and deployment of robust robot motion capabilities. You will enhance systems for gait, balance, and terrain adaptation, ensuring stability and performance in real-world conditions.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Robotics or a similar field, possess over 5 years of experience in robotics, and demonstrate strong skills in C++ and Python. The position offers an annual salary range of $110,000–$135,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing robotics locomotion or autonomous robotic systems.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with quadruped or legged robot development.
• Strong foundation in robotics dynamics, kinematics, and control theory.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize robot locomotion systems, including gait generation.
• Develop locomotion controllers using MPC or reinforcement learning.
• Own the process from simulation to hardware deployment.

Skills

C++

Python

Robotics

MPC

Reinforcement Learning

Control Theory

Education

Master’s degree or above in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MuJoCo

Isaac

RaiSim

Gazebo

Job description

Faraday Future in El Segundo, California is seeking a Senior Locomotion Control Engineer to lead the design and deployment of robust robot motion capabilities. You will enhance systems for gait, balance, and terrain adaptation, ensuring stability and performance in real-world conditions.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Robotics or a similar field, possess over 5 years of experience in robotics, and demonstrate strong skills in C++ and Python. The position offers an annual salary range of $110,000–$135,000 plus benefits.