Senior System ID & Controls Engineer - Robotics Fleet

Menlo Ventures; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Menlo Ventures is seeking a System Identification & Controls Engineer to model and validate robotics dynamics for various applications. This role requires a candidate with a robust background in system identification on real robots and a deep understanding of classical control principles.

The ideal applicant will have experience designing tests and leading automation efforts across robotics platforms. Passionate individuals eager to pioneer advancements in robotic technology are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated hands-on track record of system identification on physical robotic systems.
• Strong foundation in classical controls and feedback/feedforward systems.
• Practical experience in excitation design and parameter estimation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run system identification across Skild robot platforms.
• Design excitation trajectories and know the purpose of experiments.
• Characterize actuators and motors with diverse teams.
• Build automated pipelines for system identification.

Skills

System identification

Classical controls

Python

C++

Hardware data collection

Education

MS or PhD in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Controls, Robotics, Aerospace

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

MuJoCo

ROS/ROS2

Job description

Menlo Ventures is seeking a System Identification & Controls Engineer to model and validate robotics dynamics for various applications. This role requires a candidate with a robust background in system identification on real robots and a deep understanding of classical control principles.

The ideal applicant will have experience designing tests and leading automation efforts across robotics platforms. Passionate individuals eager to pioneer advancements in robotic technology are encouraged to apply.