Senior Robotics Controls Engineer

Mytra; Brisbane (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A robotics technology firm in California is seeking a Senior/Staff Robotics Controls Engineer to design and implement motion control systems for multi-axis robots. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in control theory, proficiency in C++ and Python, and experience with sensor integration and motor control. This position offers a competitive salary range of $180,000 - $220,000 per year and is intended for mid-senior level engineers.

Qualifications

• Strong background in control theory, kinematics, dynamics, and system modeling.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and/or Python for embedded and high-level control software.
• Experience with motor control and sensor integration.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement motion control frameworks for multi-axis robotic systems.
• Develop, simulate, and tune control algorithms for position, velocity, torque, and force control.
• Build and maintain simulation and automated test tools.

Skills

Control theory

C/C++

Python

Sensor integration

Debugging and optimization

Motor control

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

FreeRTOS

RT Linux

Zephyr

Job description

Overview

Senior/Staff Robotics Controls Engineer role at Mytra. Mytra is creating a new way to solve the ubiquitous problem of moving and storing material by applying robotics and distributed software to a $1T market, focused on the supply chain industry.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement motion control frameworks for multi-axis robotic systems, including actuator control, trajectory generation, and dynamic path execution
• Design and integrate communication architectures for distributed controllers, sensors, and actuators, including pub/sub messaging frameworks (e.g., NATS, ROS2, custom protocols)
• Develop, simulate, and tune control algorithms for position, velocity, torque, and force control, incorporating model-based techniques and Kalman filter–based state estimation
• Lead sensor fusion and localization efforts to ensure robust, real-time state estimation in both simulated and physical environments
• Define motor and sensor strategies, including hardware selection, calibration, and diagnostics, to meet performance, safety, and scalability requirements
• Build and maintain simulation and automated test tools to prototype new control strategies, validate them in CI/CD, and translate them into production-ready implementations
• Iterate between simulation and hardware testing to diagnose corner cases, improve algorithms, and ensure robustness in diverse real-world conditions
• Deliver high-quality, maintainable code in C++ and Python for real-time and high-level control systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or related field
• Strong background in control theory, kinematics, dynamics, and system modeling for electromechanical systems
• Proficiency in C/C++ and/or Python for embedded and high-level control software
• Demonstrated ability to balance control system complexity with simplicity, elegance, and robustness in production implementations
• Experience with motor control (BLDC, stepper, servo), sensor integration (e.g., encoders, IMUs, cameras), and real-time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS, RT Linux, Zephyr)
• Familiarity with CAN, pub/sub communication frameworks, distributed control architectures, and safety-critical system design standards (ISO 13849, IEC 61508)
• Ability to debug and optimize complex electromechanical systems with limited telemetry, using both software and hardware tools
• Demonstrated experience in approaching challenges with a physics-based, first-principles mindset to develop innovative solutions

Pay range

180,000 - 220,000 USD per year (Mytra, Inc.)

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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