Hiring: Staff Robotic Control Systems Engineer Company: Astrolab Location: Hawthorne, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:32:31 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : MATLAB, Python, Systems Design About the job Experience: •10+ years of experience developing robotic control systems across the full lifecycle, from concept development through flight operations •10+ years of experience designing, developing, testing, analyzing, and tuning robotic control systems for extra-terrestrial rovers, including mobility systems, robotic arms, or similar robotic mechanisms, with direct experience developing motor controller control loops and robotic arm control systems Required Skills: •Astrolab is The Lunar Operations Company. We design and build the systems and hardware the lunar economy will come to depend on — rovers, power, and data networks for sustained operations on the Moon. We are focused on the problems that must be solved before the next chapter of human exploration can scale. •The Moon does not forgive untested assumptions. The people who work here know that, and they wouldn't have it any other way. •Note: Some travel may be required for this position •Define control system requirements from vehicle and subsystem level functional and performance requirements •Lead design, analysis, development, tuning, verification, and validation of vehicle control systems •Build system simulations for controller design and analysis in appropriate tools (e.g. Matlab, Simulink, Python) and mature simulations as additional test data becomes available •Design and prototype appropriate controllers that meet the defined requirements using simulations and control system design tools (e.g. Matlab control system toolbox) •Support sizing and selection of integrated robotic control system components (sensors and actuators) such as motion sensors, cameras, motor encoders, motors, and similar Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) related field •Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink, MATLAB Control System Toolbox, or equivalent control system design and analysis tools •Strong technical writing, communication, and presentation skills Compensation: •$190,000 - $220,000 / year •Equity ownership in the company 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!