Systems Integration Engineer - Actuation Systems
Core
Integrating actuators, sensors, and control systems into autonomous humanoid robots for home and commercial tasks.
Role type
Systems Integration Engineer (Actuation)
Builds
Robust, high-performance actuation systems for humanoid robots
Domain
Robotics, Electromechanical Systems, Humanoid Robotics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Actuation system integration, Real-time control architecture, Sensor fusion (position/torque), Controller tuning, System identification, Hands-on debugging (mechanical/electrical/software), Test plan design, Automation scripting, Lab instrumentation, C++ reading, Linux development
Preferred skills
High-performance electro-actuation experience, C++ proficiency, Communication protocols (Ethernet, Ethercat, SPI, I2C), CAD, First-principles modeling
Technologies
Matlab, Python, Linux, C++, Ethercat, SPI, I2C, CAD
Responsibilities
Collaborate on system-level deployment of actuators including interfaces and behavior; Execute design-validation and production-scale test plans; Incorporate sensing and feedback into real-time control architectures; Develop real-time diagnostic algorithms; Debug and analyze performance across mechanical, electrical, and software layers; Tune high-bandwidth controllers and characterize actuation performance; Build automation scripts and automated test rigs.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC