Senior Robot System Identification & Controls Engineer

Skild AI; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Skild AI in San Mateo is looking for a System Identification & Controls Engineer to characterize and validate dynamics of robots on a fleet scale. The successful candidate will have experience in system identification on real robotic hardware and a strong foundation in classical controls.

This role demands hands-on knowledge of robotics, experimental design, and proficiency in Python and C++. Apply if you're passionate about advancing robotic technologies!

Qualifications

• Hands-on track record of system identification on real robotic hardware.
• Strong foundation in classical controls and feedback/feedforward mechanisms.
• Experience with excitation design and parameter estimation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Run system identification across Skild's robot platforms.
• Design excitation trajectories and tests.
• Characterize actuators and motors in various setups.
• Fit dynamics models and analyze their accuracy.
• Build automated pipelines for fleet-wide identification.

Skills

System identification

Classical controls

Python

C++

Experimental design

Robotic hardware

Education

MS or PhD in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

MuJoCo

Isaac Sim

Drake

ROS/ROS2

Job description

Skild AI in San Mateo is looking for a System Identification & Controls Engineer to characterize and validate dynamics of robots on a fleet scale. The successful candidate will have experience in system identification on real robotic hardware and a strong foundation in classical controls.

This role demands hands-on knowledge of robotics, experimental design, and proficiency in Python and C++. Apply if you're passionate about advancing robotic technologies!