Robotic Control Engineer Jobs

Senior Robotics Controls Engineer

We’re looking for curious, driven, and passionate people who want to help shape ...

Location

United States , Palo Alto

Salary:

137861.00 - 240000.00 USD / Year

1X Technologies

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3+ years of practical experience deploying and debugging controls or estimation‑adjacent software on high‑degree‑of‑freedom robots
Solid understanding of rigid body dynamics, linear algebra, and numerical optimization
Familiarity with optimization‑based whole body control, extended Kalman filter (EKF)‑based state estimators, or model predictive control for legged systems
Proficiency working with large C++ code bases in a Linux development environment
Familiarity with modern software development practices, source control, and testing methodologies

Job Responsibility

Develop humanoid controls algorithms for balancing, locomotion, and manipulation
Design fast and efficient state‑estimation algorithms
Perform system identification (SysID) and calibration of actuators, transmissions, and full‑body kinematics
Integrate hardware components and evaluate sensors
Build tooling for hardware bring‑up and debugging
Develop software for robot health monitoring, visualization, and logging
Build and maintain APIs used by other software components to command the robot

What we offer

Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays

Fulltime

Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Planning and Control

As a Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Planning and Control at Chef Robotics, y...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

150000.00 - 260000.00 USD / Year

Chef Robotics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
7+ years of professional experience in robotics software development with focus on planning and control
Expert-level proficiency in Python and/or C++ with strong software engineering fundamentals
Deep understanding of motion planning algorithms including sampling-based, optimization-based, and learning-based approaches
Extensive experience with trajectory optimization, path planning, and trajectory smoothing techniques
Proven experience leading and shipping complex robotics planning and control projects
Strong background with real-time control systems and feedback control design
Advanced knowledge of robotic motion planning including RRT, PRM, and optimization-based planning methods
Experience with trajectory optimization techniques and numerical optimization methods
Understanding of control theory including PID, model predictive control, and adaptive control strategies

Job Responsibility

Lead the development of classical and learning-based motion planning algorithms for complex food preparation workflows
Design and implement trajectory optimization systems that balance speed, safety, and precision across multi-step recipes
Develop robust path planning algorithms that handle dynamic obstacles and changing kitchen environments
Create adaptive planning systems that can replan in real-time based on changing conditions or recipe modifications
Implement global and local planning strategies for efficient task sequencing and execution
Design and implement advanced control algorithms for precise robot motion during food preparation tasks
Develop real-time control systems that ensure smooth trajectory execution with appropriate safety constraints
Create feedback control loops that adapt to unexpected situations and maintain system stability
Implement model predictive control and other advanced control techniques for optimal performance
Design fail-safe mechanisms and emergency stop procedures for safe operation in commercial environments

What we offer

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Commuter benefits
Flexible paid time off (PTO)
Catered lunch
401(k) matching
Early-stage equity

Fulltime

Staff Software Engineer, Controls

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ...

Location

United States , Mountain View

Salary:

190000.00 - 230000.00 USD / Year

Kodiak Robotics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A strong background in robotics, controls, optimization, and mathematics (MS, PhD, or equivalent experience)
Developed, tested, and tuned controllers for mobile autonomous robots, ideally trucks, cars, or flying vehicles
Performed system identification, modeling, simulation, or other characterization for systems with complex dynamics
A strong theoretical foundation paired with practical experience in controls, system modeling, and/or redundant architectures
A focus on end-to-end vehicle safety
Software development experience writing production-level C or C++

Job Responsibility

Be responsible for designing and implementing our feedback, control, and actuation strategies using both established & novel techniques
Architect, develop, and test reliable, redundant, and safety-critical software that controls fully-loaded trucks driving on the road
Characterize the vehicle platform (e.g., steering, braking, throttle/engine management, dynamics) to develop models that can be used for precise motion planning, simulation, and controls
Work on fundamental problems in redundant actuation, degraded operation, and fail-safe control
Collaborate with other teams at Kodiak (e.g. hardware, motion planning, and systems engineering) to deliver a robust vehicle control architecture (for example: requirement specifications, test plans, test documentation, and implemented testing at all levels of integration)

What we offer

Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses
Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
Flexible PTO and generous parental leave policies
Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging
Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health
Fidelity 401(k)
Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)

Fulltime

Hands Actuator Controls Engineer

We are seeking a Hands Actuator Controls Engineer on the Actuation/Hand Integrat...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

150000.00 - 300000.00 USD / Year

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Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 10 years of hands‑on work with robotic or actuation systems, with a proven record of designing high‑performance control architectures for complex, multi‑DOF systems
Deep knowledge of motion and force control (including admittance/impedance control and vibration/shock isolation) and experience conducting actuation trade studies
Strong C++ and Python skills
comfortable developing on Linux‑based systems
Solid grounding in mechanics, kinematics, dynamics, control theory and sensor technologies, with familiarity in managing mode transitions and anti‑windup/saturation strategies
capability to rapid-prototype, test and deploy robust solutions at scale
Master’s or PhD. degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Controls Engineering, Robotics or a related field.

Job Responsibility

Architect multi-DOF controls: design scalable, high-performance, robust controls of hands actuators to enable AI policies to achieve human-like dexterity of the hands and object manipulation, using both torque‑based and position‑based strategies
Implement force control: Develop algorithms to enable grasp-force control, active shock isolation and impedance/admittance control
Implement state machines for transitions: Create control state machines for bump-less mode changes and handle saturation/anti‑windup
Design sensor‑fusion and state estimation for pinch, slip or impact detection algorithms
Create diagnostics and fallback strategies: Build real‑time diagnostics, monitoring and fallback modes to maintain safe operation in every condition
Model, test and correlate: Develop numerical models of the hand system and perform test/model correlations to validate and tune control algorithms
Deploy at scale: Implement robust techniques that handle variations across a large fleet in diverse environments
Accelerate design iteration: Provide feedback to mechanical, motor, electrical, firmware and sensing teams through trade‑off studies, simulations and subsystem testing
Collaborate across disciplines: design control interfaces in collaboration with AI teams for data collection and for policy evaluation.

Fulltime

Senior Software Engineer, Controls

As a Senior Software Engineer on our controls team, you will deliver mission-cri...

Location

United States , Santa Clara

Salary:

150000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year

PlusAI

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Master's or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
2+ years of MLE experience or industry experience designing and developing for robotics applications
Strong foundation in motion control and modern neural network architectures, with expertise in at least one application area, such as IL/RL, time-series analysis, or dynamic system modeling
Skilled in debugging robotic systems within Linux environments, with strong programming expertise in Python and C++
Experience in model development & training with modern frameworks (e.g. PyTorch)
Hands-on familiarity with data ingestion and processing pipelines

Job Responsibility

Design, implement, and enhance control algorithms by developing frameworks that integrate MPC with learning based approaches (DL/RL/IL)
Responsible for the conceptual design and implementation of data driven controller by working cross-functionally with domain experts and other stakeholders by specifying meaningful insights for solving trajectory tracking problems
Develop tools and infrastructure for dataset generation, training, and evaluation to drive advancements in online control optimization
Ensure all model development keeps a real-time focus and operates efficiently in compute-constrained environments
Take a lead role in the planning and execution of vehicle testing in the offline simulation environment and on public roads to systematically improve performance, as well as performing root cause analysis and debugging to address any issues
Track and incorporate the latest multidisciplinary research advancements in a fast-moving field
Ensure that your work is performed in accordance with the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
Ensure team compliance with QMS, monitor quality, and drive process improvements

What we offer

Work, learn and grow in a highly future-oriented, innovative and dynamic field
Wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development
Catered free lunch, unlimited snacks and beverages
Highly competitive salary and benefits package, including 401(k) plan

Fulltime

Controls Engineer

The goal of this Controls Engineer role is to provide our industrial manufacturi...

Location

United Kingdom , Nottingham

Salary:

70000.00 GBP / Year

Wallace Hind

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Industrial Controls Engineer
Systems Integration Engineer
Electrical Design Engineer
Electronic Design Engineer
experience in industrial environment
experience with PLC, SCADA systems, process engineering
experience in Oil & Gas, Mining, Construction, Cement, Materials Handling, Warehousing, Automation, Robotics, Food, Pharmaceutical, Medical processing and production, or Packaging machinery

Job Responsibility

designing complex systems from scratch
writing PLC / SCADA code and scripts
supporting initial sales with controls / electronic design consultation
supporting manufacturing process from a controls perspective
working with installation and commissioning teams during set-up process

What we offer

Company Bonus Scheme
23 Days Holiday (+ Bank Holidays) rising with service
Flexible / Hybrid working once up to speed
Access to full company benefits scheme including pension, life assurance etc.

Fulltime

Full-Stack Motor Control Engineer

We are seeking a Full-Stack Motor Control Engineer who combines strong control-t...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

150000.00 - 240000.00 USD / Year

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Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

6+ years of hands-on experience developing embedded systems for high-performance motion control
Proficiency in embedded C/C++ for real-time control on MCUs/DSPs
Strong foundation in motor control theory (FOC, dq transformations, loop design, field-weakening)
Solid understanding of ADC/PWM synchronization, ISR timing and task-scheduling
Experience with motor drivers, inverters, current sensing, and encoder interfaces
Familiarity with digital signal processing and frequency-domain analysis for control diagnostics
Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink or Python for modeling and data analysis
Skilled with lab equipment for validation and software debugging
Excellent communication and planning skills
Resilient and effective in fast-paced, challenging environments

Job Responsibility

Architect, implement, and tune current control loops for PMSM and BLDC actuators
Develop, optimize and debug real-time embedded firmware in C/C++ for MCUs/DSPs (e.g., STM32)
Design and validate observers and estimators for primary controls and for enhanced diagnostics and fallback strategies
Design and validate state machines for control modes and fault handling
Model control systems and simulate dynamics using MATLAB/Simulink or Python
Bring up and debug custom inverter hardware, current sensors, and encoders
Develop automated test routines for dynamic response, torque linearity, and efficiency mapping for motor-dynamometers and actuator-dynamometers
Integrate high-speed telemetry and data-logging for system identification and control verification
Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate actuators into robotic subsystems and end-effectors
Support continuous improvement of control robustness and performance

Fulltime

Controls Engineer

Are you an Industrial Controls Engineer with experience of designing complex sys...

Location

United Kingdom , Nottingham

Salary:

70000.00 GBP / Year

Wallace Hind

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven track record as an Industrial Controls Engineer, Systems Integration Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer or Electronic Design Engineer in an industrial environment
Experience in Oil & Gas, Mining, Construction, Cement, Materials Handling, Warehousing, Automation, Robotics, Food, Pharmaceutical, Medical processing and production, or Packaging machinery is a bonus
Experience with complex systems and/or process machinery is an obvious bonus

Job Responsibility

Provide industrial manufacturing/process clients with a complete controls design solution
Design, write PLC/SCADA code and scripts from scratch to meet clients' requirements
Support initial sales with controls/electronic design consultation
Support the manufacturing process from a controls perspective
Work with the installation and commissioning teams during the set-up process

What we offer

Company Bonus Scheme
23 Days Holiday (+ Bank Holidays) rising with service
Flexible / Hybrid working once up to speed
Access to full company benefits scheme including pension, life assurance etc.

Fulltime

Robotic Control Engineer

PolyExplore

Location:
United States, San Jose

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
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December 11, 2025

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