Hiring: Senior Robotics Controls Engineer Company: Mytra Location: Brisbane, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 10:32:38 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : C, C++, CI/CD, Embedded Systems, Linux, NATS, Pub/Sub, Python, Systems Design About the job Required Skills: •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: •BS or MS 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 •Operational familiarity with CAN, pub/sub communication frameworks, distributed control architectures, and safety-critical system design standards (ISO 13849, IEC 61508) •Demonstrated capacity 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 •Competitive compensation and equity grants at a high-growth company backed by top-tier VCs •Fully subsidized health coverage, including medical (baseline plans), dental, and vision for employees and dependents •401(k) plans and employer-subsidized life insurance Compensation: •Competitive compensation and equity grants at a high-growth company backed by top-tier VCs Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!